Pasta wars

[Torn Mind]

Coronavirus lockdown ignites an old Italian debate. It’s about pasta, of course

Penne with ridges? Or penne that is smooth? Now fight.

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[Dr. Detroit]

ridges>smooth

Sauce coats the ridges in a superior fashion in comparison to smooth pasta

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Mostaciolli (aka sewer pipes) ... the sauce gets inside too

 

[Oyeve]

Cavatappi is my goto shape. I also prefer tri-color Rotini, this way I feel like I'm getting my veggies.

 

[Captante]

Depends on what your making.... pasta comes in different shapes and textures for a reason.

 

[Iron Woode]

I prefer farfalle

 

[nakedfrog]

I prefer bread.

 

[JM Aggie08]

Mostaciolli (aka sewer pipes) ... the sauce gets inside too

This. Anything that grabs sauce.

 

[Fritzo]

I was always taught smooth goes with smooth sauces, ridges go with textured sauces.