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FAQ
The word cavatappi means corkscrew in Italian; however when most people talk about corkscrew shaped pasta, they're usually talking about fusilli, which is a flat, twisted noodle. Cavatappi, on the other hand, is a hollow, spiral-shaped tube.
Fusilli. This pasta has a spiralled, corkscrew like shape that pair perfectly with rich meat sauces or chunky vegetables as the chunks get caught in the crevices of the twirls giving the dish a lovely texture. They can also be baked into casseroles or pasta bakes for the same reason.
fusilli — this corkscrew pasta is likely a diminutive of the Italian word fuso, meaning “spindle.” It's likely named because the traditional way of making fusilli involved spinning it to get the corkscrew shape.
Spirali, also known simply as spiral pasta, is a type of Italian pasta characterized by its distinctive spiral or corkscrew shape. This pasta variety is typically made from durum wheat semolina, which gives it a firm texture and allows it to hold up well during cooking.
Fusilli and Rotini. Fusilli, which translates to little spindles, is made by twisting strands of pasta into a spring-like shape. Rotini, which means twists or spirals, is extruded into tighter twists.