Today's we focus on exploring short pasta and stuffed pasta. Let’s continue to explore world of pasta with us.

1. Ravioli

Ravioli are a type of pasta featuring a filling enveloped in thin, egg-based pasta dough. Raviolis are typically square or circular and stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables. One of our favorite recipes features a butternut squash center.

2. Tortellin

Tortellini are ring-shaped pastas that are usually stuffed with cheese or meat. Tortellini are traditionally served in capon broth, which could explain why they make the perfect addition to a variety of soups.

3. Farfalle

Also known as bow-tie or butterfly pasta, farfalle is perfect for cream-based sauces or in pasta salads. This pasta is said to date back to the 1500s, originating in Northern Italy.

4. Rigatoni

Rigatoni are a large, tube-shaped pasta with ridged edges that perfectly capture sauces and grated cheese. These thick tubes are strong enough to take on heavier sauces like Bolognese.

5. Macaroni

Macaroni is a dry, tubular-shaped pasta that comes in different lengths and sizes, but is commonly cut short. This versatile pasta shape is used in a wide variety of dishes, the most popular being macaroni and cheese recipes.