Tortiglioni are a type of pasta similar to rigatoni, but larger and with deeper grooves which spiral around the pasta.[2]
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| Alternative names | Elicoidali[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Durum wheat, water |
They take their name from the Latin word torquere, meaning 'to twist'.[2] A tortiglione is a characteristic design from the lathe used in pasta manufacturing, with vertical ridges.[3]
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References
edit- ^ "Elicoidali di Gragnano". www.pastificiodeicampi.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ a b Hildebrand, Caz (2011). Géométrie de la pasta. Kenedy, Jacob., Salsa, Patrice. Paris: Marabout. p. 270. ISBN 9782501072441. OCLC 762599005.
- ^ "Tortiglioni". Barilla website. Retrieved 2018-01-23.