Short pasta (fusilli, farfalle, penne)

pasta corta (fusilli, farfalle, penne)

Flavor and role

Short dried pasta made from durum wheat semolina. Its grooves and curves hold sauce well, and it is easy to handle in one-pot dishes.

Typical dishes and uses

Turkish pasta, pasta salad, minestrone, mac and cheese

Substitutes

Short pasta shapes can be swapped by the same weight. Follow the package cooking time.

Storage

Dried pasta sealed at room temperature for 1–2 years. Cooked pasta tossed in oil keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Main countries

Italy · Türkiye

Used in this book

Turkish Yogurt Pasta (Yalancı Mantı)KoshariMac and CheeseMinestronePastitsioPasta al Pesto GenoveseOne-Pan Bouillabaisse Orzo with Saffron AioliBudae-jjigae Rosé PenneButter Chicken RigatoniChili Mac and Cheese BakeJerk Chicken Rasta PastaChunjang Ragù RigatoniCairo Shop-Style Koshari with ShattaGruyère and Aged Cheddar Mac with Crispy PankoChorizo and Jalapeño Queso MacMac and Cheese Grilled CheeseGenoese Minestrone with PestoMiso Tomato MinestroneRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlBerbere Lentil Ragù RigatoniKeema Pastitsio with Garam Masala BéchamelSwedish Meatball Pasta BakeBaked Beef Yalancı Mantı with Brown Chili ButterGochujang Butter Yogurt PastaTurkish Pasta Chips with Chili Butter Yogurt Dip

Updated 2026-10-10