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Cavatapi Pasta, Cellentani Pasta

Cavtapi, Cellentani
Other Names:
Cellentani
Amorini
Stortelli
Spirali
Amorosi
Region:
Available throughout Italy

 

 
Made with:
Cavtapi is made with semolina and water and has a corkscrew-shaped tube usually ribbed as well as smooth.
About:

Cavatappi and cellentani are both corkscrew-shaped pasta varieties, but they have distinct origins.

Cavatappi:

Cavatappi, meaning “corkscrews” in Italian, is a popular pasta shape that originated in the 1970s. Its corkscrew-like shape is believed to have been inspired by the design of a pasta machine die that was accidentally created with spiral grooves instead of straight lines. The name “cavatappi” was later trademarked by the Barilla pasta company, and other brands began using the term “cellentani” to refer to the same pasta shape.

Cellentani:

Cellentani, also known as “amori” or “spirali,” is another name for cavatappi pasta. It is believed to have been introduced by the Barilla pasta company in the 1960s, and the name “cellentani” was chosen in honor of the Italian pop singer Adriano Celentano, who was nicknamed “il molleggiato” (the springy one) due to his energetic stage presence.

Pairings:

Cavatappi and cellentani pasta can be paired with a variety of sauces, including:

  • Creamy sauces: Carbonara, pesto
  • Meat sauces: Bolognese, meat sauce with vegetables
  • Tomato sauces: Marinara, arrabbiata
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Photo Credit: Bill Rubino
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