What Type of Pasta Shape Am I?

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Three spoons filled with three different types of dry pasta noodles sit next to each other.

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Questions Overview

1. If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
  1. Italian, duh! 🍝🍕🥗
  2. American for sure 🍔🍟🍩
  3. Definitely Japanese 🍱🍜🍣
  4. Mexican food, please! 🌮🌯🥑
2. How would you describe your clothing aesthetic?
  1. Classic, simple, and polished.
  2. Bold, trendy, and fashion-forward.
  3. Whimsical, ethereal, and romantic.
  4. Casual, laid-back, and chill.
3. When do you feel happiest?
  1. When I’m chilling out in comfy clothes at home.
  2. When I’m hanging out with my best friends.
  3. When I’m surrounded by people at a party.
  4. When I’m doing something outdoorsy or adventurous.
4. Your friend is meeting you for coffee, but they’re running late. Do you call them out on it?
  1. Nope! It happens, and I don’t want them to feel bad.
  2. Not if it’s 5 minutes, but yes if it’s more than 20.
  3. Yes, but not in a harsh way. I’d be gentle about it.
  4. Of course! My time is valuable and they should know that.
5. A fortune teller offers to answer one question about your future. What do you ask?
  1. I ask who my true love/soulmate is going to be.
  2. I ask if I’m going to get my dream job.
  3. I ask if my best friends will be in my life forever.
  4. I ask what the biggest adventure of my life will be.
6. Which of these desserts would you choose?
  1. Cake
  2. Macarons
  3. Ice cream sundaes
  4. Cheesecake
7. Which of these sounds like the perfect Saturday evening to you?
  1. A romantic date at a fancy restaurant.
  2. Mini golfing with a big group of friends.
  3. Ordering food and watching movies with my bestie.
  4. Reading or doing something creative at home alone.
8. In your opinion, what’s the most delicious sauce to put on plain pasta?
  1. Marinara
  2. Bolognese
  3. Pesto
  4. Alfredo
9. You’ve just won the lottery. Which of these dream homes do you buy for yourself?
  1. A gorgeous cottage in a secluded field of flowers.
  2. A fairytale-like castle in a picturesque town.
  3. A luxurious penthouse apartment in a big city.
  4. I wouldn’t buy a home—I’d use the money to travel!
10. Which of these Italian dishes do you like the best (aside from pasta)?
  1. Margherita Pizza
  2. Caprese Salad
  3. Eggplant Parmesan
  4. Bruschetta
11. What would you say is your greatest strength?
  1. My kind heart & politeness.
  2. My independent spirit.
  3. My strong work ethic.
  4. My boldness & confidence.
12. Finally, which of these pictures best fits you and your personality?
  1. Option 1
  2. Option 2
  3. Option 3
  4. Option 4

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An Overview of Popular Pasta Shapes

Capellini: Also called “angel hair,” this pasta is made up of very long, thin, delicate strands. Think of it as a super thin spaghetti.

  • Cook time: 3-5 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: light tomato sauce, olive oil, butter, or light seafood sauces

Farfalle: This bow-tie-shaped pasta is a versatile and classic option. Farfalle tastes great with all kinds of sauces, and it also works well in pasta salads.

  • Cook time: 10-12 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Butter and parmesan, vodka sauce, pesto, tomato sauce

Fettucini: These noodles are about as long as spaghetti, but they’re flatter and thicker. This makes them perfect for heavier, more substantial sauces.

  • Cook time: 10-12 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Alfredo and other cream sauces, meaty tomato sauces

Rotini: Rotini are spiral-shaped, which gives them lots of little places for flavorful sauces to stick. They work well for super zesty dishes, as well as baked dishes.

  • Cook time: 8-10 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Pesto, bolognese or other meat sauces, seafood sauces

Penne: Penne noodles are short tubes that are cut at a diagonal angle. The word “penne” means “quill” in Italian, which is a reference to the pointed tips at the ends of the noodles that resemble the tips of quill pens.

  • Cook time: 10-12 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Chunky tomato sauces, meat sauces, vegetables, cream sauces

Rigatoni: These noodles are short, wide tubes with ridges on the outside. The ridges and open center make them perfect for holding lots of flavorful sauces, and they also hold up well in baked dishes.

  • Cook time: 11-13 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Chunky meat or veggie sauces, creamy or cheesy sauces

Spaghetti: Spaghetti noodles are long, thin, and round. This classic pasta shape is commonly served with marinara sauce and meatballs, but it tastes great with all kinds of sauces.

  • Cook time: 9-11 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Marinara sauce, meat sauce, pesto, seafood sauces, cream sauces

Macaroni: These elbow-shaped noodles are most popularly served in mac & cheese, but they also work well in baked pasta dishes and pasta salads.

  • Cook time: 6-8 minutes
  • Ideal sauces: Cheese sauce, butter and parmesan[1]

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  1. ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/popular-ingredients/types-of-pasta-noodles

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