As fun as all the different options are, pasta shapes aren't just for show. The various forms are designed to work best with particular types of sauces.
Cutolo told us, "the worst pasta shapes for cream sauces are any pasta cut that is too thin like an angel hair, cappellini or thin spaghetti." An important part of any pasta dish is balance and, according to the chef, the heavy, rich texture and flavor of cream sauces like Alfredo will be too much for a skinny long pasta.
"Fettuccine, tagliatelle and other long pasta cuts are perfect for cream based sauces because their large surface area catches and coats the pasta evenly," says Cutolo.
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