A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.
Compare the forms
Short spirals and tubes offer grooves or openings for sauce. Long strands range from fine angel hair to wider ribbons and hollow bucatini. Sheets and filled pasta create another set of possibilities.
Let the dish guide the choice
Consider whether the sauce is smooth or chunky and whether the meal will be layered, stuffed or tossed. The article uses familiar examples to show how the pasta and its preparation work together.
Originally published February 19, 2025More stories
