Cavatappi
Dried cavatappi | |
| Alternative names | Cellentani, spirali, tortiglione, serpentini, amori, torselli, scoobi doo, double elbows |
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| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
Cavatappi (Italian: [kavaˈtappi]; lit. 'corkscrews'), also known as spirali, is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows" or "scoobi doo" pasta, 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 altogether. 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. 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.