Spaghetti is one of the most, if not the most, well-known types of pasta. Likely because spaghetti and meatballs is a quintessential pasta dish that nearly everyone has eaten at some point. It is a long, thin, and round noodle that pairs wonderfully with a multitude of flavors. PRONUNCIATION: spah-GEH-tee PAIRINGS: Tomato or puttanesca sauces COOK TIME: 8 to 10 minutes POPULAR RECIPES: Spaghetti Pesto Spaghetti Chili Garlic with Meatballs & Mushrooms Spaghetti Creamy Parmesan with Bacon, Broccoli & Capers
Penne is a classic pasta type and pantry staple. The short, tube-shape and hollow center makes it suitable for all sorts of sauces and pairings, from chunky meat sauces to delicate creams. PRONUNCIATION: PEH-neh PAIRINGS: Chunky tomato, meat, vegetable, or cream COOK TIME: 9 to 13 minutes POPULAR RECIPES: Penne Pomodoro with Bacon, Broccoli & Capers Penne Creamy Parmesan with Mushrooms Chicken Penne Casserole
Pappardelle noodles are similar to fettuccine in that they are flat, but pappardelle is wider than fettuccine. While it is not usually a household staple, pappardelle is a popular type of pasta for hearty meat sauces like bolognese. Its name is appropriately derived from the verb "pappare," which means to gobble up. PRONUNCIATION: pa-par-DAY-lay PAIRINGS: Hearty meat sauces COOK TIME: 7 to 10 minutes POPULAR RECIPES: Pappardelle Pomodoro Pork Bolognese Pappardelle with Portobello Mushroom Ragu