Cavatappi (Italian:[kavaˈtappi]; lit.'corkscrews') is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows"[1] or "scoobi doo" pasta,[4] purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou.
It should not be confused with fusilli, which, despite also being commonly referred to as "corkscrew pasta", is a different shape all together. The distinguishing characteristics being fusilli's flat twist, rather than cavatappi's hollow tube shape. Cavatappi is usually scored with lines or ridges (rigati in Italian) on the surface. Cavatappi is a type of macaroni, or thick, hollow pasta that is made without using eggs.[citation needed] It may be yellow in color, like most pastas, or have vegetables or a food coloring added to make it green or red. It can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and casseroles.
Cavatappi is an Italian word created by compounding cava and tappi, which literally means 'stopper (or top or cap) extractor' (a corkscrew). It is known by many other names.
Originedit
Cavatappi is a generic name adopted by other brands that imitated Barilla's cellentani. This particular shape was born in the 1970s at Barilla in Parma,[5] when a set of pasta dies had been mistakenly made with a spiral (instead of straight) set of lines. These produced pasta in a spiral or spring (molla in Italian) shape. Barilla decided to name it after one of the most famous showpeople of the time, Adriano Celentano, who was nicknamed Il Molleggiato. As this name was trademarked by Barilla, other pasta producers had to use other names, such as cavatappi (lit.'corkscrews').
Shapeedit
The cavatappi shape is perhaps best described as a ridged tube extruded into a helix shape through a small number of rotations. The number of turns is commonly in the range of one to three[citation needed] (with less than one full turn, the shape degenerates into a twisted version of elbow macaroni).
Common recipesedit
Cavatappi is used with Italian-style foods, such as cavatappi all'amatriciana[6] and cavatappi al pomodoro.[7] It is mostly found in tomato-based pasta sauces and is associated closely with different types of cheeses such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone.[citation needed] It is a common choice for macaroni and cheese.
^"Cavatappi Pomodoro". Just A Pinch Recipes. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
External linksedit
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January 01, 1970
cavatappi, italian, kavaˈtappi, corkscrews, macaroni, formed, helical, tube, shape, certain, areas, canada, also, refer, double, elbows, scoobi, pasta, purportedly, because, their, resemblance, scoubidou, dried, cavatappialternative, namescellentani, spirali, . Cavatappi Italian kavaˈtappi lit corkscrews is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as double elbows 1 or scoobi doo pasta 4 purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou CavatappiDried cavatappiAlternative namesCellentani spirali tortiglione serpentini 1 amori 2 torselli 3 scoobi doo 4 double elbows 1 TypePastaPlace of originItaly Media Cavatappi It should not be confused with fusilli which despite also being commonly referred to as corkscrew pasta is a different shape all together The distinguishing characteristics being fusilli s flat twist rather than cavatappi s hollow tube shape Cavatappi is usually scored with lines or ridges rigati in Italian on the surface Cavatappi is a type of macaroni or thick hollow pasta that is made without using eggs citation needed It may be yellow in color like most pastas or have vegetables or a food coloring added to make it green or red It can be used in a variety of dishes including salads soups and casseroles Contents 1 Etymology 2 Origin 3 Shape 4 Common recipes 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEtymology editCavatappi is an Italian word created by compounding cava and tappi which literally means stopper or top or cap extractor a corkscrew It is known by many other names Origin editCavatappi is a generic name adopted by other brands that imitated Barilla s cellentani This particular shape was born in the 1970s at Barilla in Parma 5 when a set of pasta dies had been mistakenly made with a spiral instead of straight set of lines These produced pasta in a spiral or spring molla in Italian shape Barilla decided to name it after one of the most famous showpeople of the time Adriano Celentano who was nicknamed Il Molleggiato As this name was trademarked by Barilla other pasta producers had to use other names such as cavatappi lit corkscrews Shape editThe cavatappi shape is perhaps best described as a ridged tube extruded into a helix shape through a small number of rotations The number of turns is commonly in the range of one to three citation needed with less than one full turn the shape degenerates into a twisted version of elbow macaroni Common recipes editCavatappi is used with Italian style foods such as cavatappi all amatriciana 6 and cavatappi al pomodoro 7 It is mostly found in tomato based pasta sauces and is associated closely with different types of cheeses such as mozzarella Parmesan and provolone citation needed It is a common choice for macaroni and cheese See also edit nbsp Italy portal nbsp Food portal List of pastaReferences edit a b c The Nibble Pasta Types www thenibble com Retrieved 13 April 2018 Amori GustoraFoods com Retrieved 19 April 2024 Torselli www Soubry be Retrieved 18 April 2024 a b the best pasta archive org Retrieved 18 April 2024 This story was related to chef Davide Oldani on his TV show Alle origini della bonta November 24 2018 by Italo Bardiani at the time one of the technicians at Barilla research lab http www acfans it blog minipost barilla da un errore e nata la pasta cellentani Carrabbas Cavatappi Amatriciana Side Dish Pasta Recipe Food com www food com Retrieved 8 February 2016 Cavatappi Pomodoro Just A Pinch Recipes Retrieved 8 February 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cavatappi Recipetips com glossary entry with picture Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cavatappi amp oldid 1223016348, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
