7 Pasta Shapes We've Never Seen Before
Step away from the spaghetti and check out these gorgeous varieties, guaranteed to add something special to your favorite sauces.
By Lynn Andriani
Photo: Stefano Graziani
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Quadrefiore
These square flowers are sturdy, with rippled edges running down their lengths. Francis Ford Coppola makes them using antique bronze molds so their texture is rugged and holds on to the sauce. They're dense and meaty and take a little longer than usual to cook: usually 15 to 18 minutes. Try them with
a thick pesto.
Mammarella Quadrefiore Pasta, Francis Coppola, $4 for a 12-ounce box, Store.FrancisCoppolaWinery.com
Published 10/31/2011
