{"id":12438,"date":"2019-05-25T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-25T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12438"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T11:44:13","slug":"italian-pasta-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/italian-pasta-ultimate-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Italian Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a staple food of Italian cuisine, it\u2019s no wonder there are so many varieties of pasta &#8211; long, short, tubes, sheets, shapes, twists, noodles, dumplings, grains, egg-based, fresh, dried, fortified, whole grain, gluten-free\u2026 Every Italian region has its own speciality pasta dish, and every town within it has its own twist with its own name.<\/p>\n<h2>Fun Pasta Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pasta can be traced back as far as the 1st century AD, appearing in the writings of Roman poet Horace as \u201cfine sheets of fried dough\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Originally eaten plain, the addition of tomatoes, imported to Europe from South America, was revolutionary.<\/li>\n<li>The first pasta factory was licensed in Venice in 1740.<\/li>\n<li>There are now over 300 different types of pasta known by over 1300 different names.<\/li>\n<li>Italians eat over 27kg of pasta per person every year &#8211; three times as much as Americans.<\/li>\n<li>Pasta is low in fat, with a lower glycemic index than bread, potatoes or rice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During our limited edition Journey through Italy recipe range, each pasta shape was chosen to best show off the authentic flavours from their home region.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Favourite Italian Pasta<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12674\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JTI_BlogPost_FavouritePasta_AW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6516\" height=\"8740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JTI_BlogPost_FavouritePasta_AW.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JTI_BlogPost_FavouritePasta_AW-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JTI_BlogPost_FavouritePasta_AW-768x1030.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/JTI_BlogPost_FavouritePasta_AW-763x1024.jpg 763w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/>Orzo<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2078_Chicken-Cacciatore-Ingredients-4224-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta orzo\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2078_Chicken-Cacciatore-Ingredients-4224-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2078_Chicken-Cacciatore-Ingredients-4224-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2078_Chicken-Cacciatore-Ingredients-4224-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2078_Chicken-Cacciatore-Ingredients-4224-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: \u201cBarley\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Italy<\/p>\n<p>Also known as <i>risoni<\/i>, the small shape of orzo pasta and its ability to absorb liquid makes it popular for use in soups and stews.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Chicken Cacciatore With Herbed Orzo<\/p>\n<h2>Gnocchi<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2111-Gnocchi-alla-genovese-Ingredients-4214-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta gnocchi\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2111-Gnocchi-alla-genovese-Ingredients-4214-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2111-Gnocchi-alla-genovese-Ingredients-4214-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2111-Gnocchi-alla-genovese-Ingredients-4214-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2111-Gnocchi-alla-genovese-Ingredients-4214-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: \u201cKnot in wood\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Introduced to Italy from the Middle East by the Roman legions during the expansion of the empire.<\/p>\n<p>Gnocchi is the thickest pasta on the block, made with semolina, egg and potato. The dough is rolled out and cut into small dumplings, usually pressed with a fork or cheese grater to make ridges perfect for holding sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Genovese Pesto Gnocchi With Green Beans<\/p>\n<h2>Lasagne<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2083_squash-lasagne_Ingredients-4239-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta lasagne\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2083_squash-lasagne_Ingredients-4239-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2083_squash-lasagne_Ingredients-4239-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2083_squash-lasagne_Ingredients-4239-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2083_squash-lasagne_Ingredients-4239-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: \u201cPot\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Originally from the city of Naples, but made what it is today in Emilia-Romagna.<\/p>\n<p>These wide, flat sheets are probably the oldest type of pasta, stacked with layers of sauce and ingredients like meat, vegetables and cheese and baked like a casserole.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Butternut Squash &amp; Sage Lasagne<\/p>\n<h2>Pappardelle<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2090_Ragu-bolognese-4238-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta pappardelle\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2090_Ragu-bolognese-4238-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2090_Ragu-bolognese-4238-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2090_Ragu-bolognese-4238-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2090_Ragu-bolognese-4238-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: \u201cTo gobble up\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Tuscany<\/p>\n<p>These broad, flat ribbons of pasta are perfect for pairing with hearty, meat-based sauces.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Bolognese Rag\u00f9 With Pappardelle<\/p>\n<h2>Macaroni<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2086_minestrone-4258-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta macaroni\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2086_minestrone-4258-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2086_minestrone-4258-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2086_minestrone-4258-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2086_minestrone-4258-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: To crush<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Italy<\/p>\n<p>These narrow tubes of pasta are popular world wide, especially in North America and China. It\u2019s little known that macaroni &amp; cheese was actually invented in Britain!<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Tuscan Minestrone With Lemon &amp; Basil<\/p>\n<h2>Spaghetti<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2084_Spaghetti-allamatrciana-4254-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta spaghetti\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2084_Spaghetti-allamatrciana-4254-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2084_Spaghetti-allamatrciana-4254-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2084_Spaghetti-allamatrciana-4254-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2084_Spaghetti-allamatrciana-4254-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: Twine<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Introduced to Europe by the Berbers during their conquest of Sicily.<\/p>\n<p>This long, cylindrical pasta was historically much longer than the type you see today, usually served with tomato sauce, meat or vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Amatriciana Spaghetti With Bacon<\/p>\n<h2>Linguine<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2130_King-prawn-linguine-4261-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta linguine\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2130_King-prawn-linguine-4261-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2130_King-prawn-linguine-4261-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2130_King-prawn-linguine-4261-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2130_King-prawn-linguine-4261-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: Little tongues<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Genoa and Liguria<\/p>\n<p>This long, elliptical pasta is wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettucine, and often served with seafood or pesto.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Trapanese Pesto Linguine With King Prawns<\/p>\n<h2>Tortiglioni<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2077_Pasta-Alla-Norma-4247-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gousto Italian pasta Tortiglioni\" width=\"6516\" height=\"4344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2077_Pasta-Alla-Norma-4247-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2077_Pasta-Alla-Norma-4247-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2077_Pasta-Alla-Norma-4247-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2077_Pasta-Alla-Norma-4247-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Translation: To twist<\/p>\n<p>Origin: Italy<\/p>\n<p>These large tubes of pasta are known for their spiraling deep grooves, which are perfect for carrying thick sauces.<\/p>\n<p>Find it in: Sicilian Pasta Alla Norma With Aubergine<\/p>\n<p>During this last week of our Journey through Italy we\u2019re celebrating the stars of the show, which means you still have the chance to try one of our favourite pasta dishes from this limited edition range. 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