Italian for "peppercorns", Acini Di Pepe look like tiny bead-shaped pasta.

Acini Di Pepe works well in any soup or cold salads; try our famous classic "Frog's Eye Salad" that's fun for kids.

Available in 16 oz.

Alphabets are tiny letter-shaped pasta including all the letters of the alphabet from A to Z and numbers from 1 to 9. Most frequently used in soups; kids love the fun shape!

"Capelli d'angelo" is Italian for "angel hair", thinnest of all pasta strands. Because it is so thin, it cooks in only 2 minutes! Angel Hair is great for light entrees, side dishes or broken and cooked in soups.

This delicate pasta works best with very thin tomato-based or broth-based sauces or simple olive oil tosses. Use finely chopped vegetables, seafood or chicken in angel hair tosses to match the delicacy of this shape.

Available in 16 oz.

Cavatappi is a tubular corkscrew or spiral shaped pasta about 1-inch long and native to southern Italy.

"Little thimbles" in Italian. A smaller cousin of elbow macaroni, ditalini is a straight smooth tubular shape.

Ditalini is versatile and can be used in hearty soups, stews, salads and side dishes. Ditalini is often the shape used in Pasta Fagioli ("pasta and beans"), a classic thick Italian soup.

Available in 16 oz.

"Little ribbons" in Italian, this shape originated in Rome. These flat wide pasta strands are made in egg and egg-free versions.

Fettuccine and Egg Fettuccine are classically paired with Alfredo Sauce, a rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. This robust pasta is best in entrées and side dishes. Cream sauces, olive oil or butter pairs well with Egg Fettuccine, but tomato sauces of medium to thick consistency can also be used.

Available in 12 oz.

Elbow Macaroni is short curved tubular pasta in a semi-circle shape. Elbow Macaroni is versatile because of its short cooking time and familiar shape.

Most commonly associated with "Macaroni & Cheese", Elbow Macaroni can also be used with tomato-based or creamy sauces in entrées or in salads, soups and baked dishes.

Available in 16, 32 and 48 oz.

"Butterflies" in Italian; medium-sized pasta with a crimped center and pinked edges to form the shape of a bow tie. Bow Ties made in the Italian style are egg-free, while some versions contain egg.

Farfalle is great in entrées, side dishes, cold salads or baked dishes. Almost any type of sauce complements farfalle, but it's nice to showcase the fancy shape by using a lighter sauce. Small Egg Bows are most often used in soups.

Available in 12 oz.

"Little ribbons" in Italian, this shape originated in Rome. These flat wide pasta strands are made in egg and egg-free versions. Fettuccine is classically paired with Alfredo Sauce, a rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.

This robust pasta is best in entrées and side dishes. Cream sauces, olive oil or butter pairs well with Fettuccine, but tomato sauces of medium to thick consistency can also be used.

Available in 16 oz.

Homemade Taste with 2 Simple Ingredients

Homemade Taste with 2 Simple Ingredients

This extra-large seashell shaped pasta is used for stuffing and oven baking.

Jumbo Shells are undercooked, then filled with cheese, meat or vegetable fillings, covered with sauce and oven-baked until pasta is done. Jumbo Shells make a great entrée for entertaining since dishes can be prepared ahead of time, covered and refrigerated 24 hours before baking.

Available in 12 oz.

Called "conchiglie" in Italian, there are many sizes of these seashell-shaped pastas. Everyone loves Large Shells in entrées, oven bakes, side dishes, soups and cold salads.

Any favorite medium to thick pasta sauce works with Large Shells.

Available in 16 oz.

America's favorite baking shape, some culinary authorities think the name comes from Vulgur Latin "lasania", meaning "cooking pot". Lasagna are ripple-edged strips about 2-1/4-inches wide and 10-inches long. 

Almost exclusively used to make oven-baked entrées. Pasta is undercooked, then layered with tomato or cream sauces, cheese, meat (or seafood) or vegetables, then oven baked until pasta is done. Lasagna can also be cooked longer to make roll-ups; individual pieces are spread with cheese filling, rolled up, covered with sauce and oven baked.

Available in 16 oz.

Little tongues in Italian, this narrow, flat pasta is a specialty of southern Italy. Linguine is frequently paired with white or red clam sauce. Used in entrees or side dishes.

Linguine works well with almost any type of pasta sauce.

Available in 16 oz.

Mafalda is a flat ribbon pasta, similar to a narrow lasagna, cut into bite size lengths.

Derived from the Latin "manica" for "sleeve" or "little muffs"; these are large tubular-shaped pasta, typically stuffed and baked. Manicotti are undercooked, then stuffed with cheese, meat or vegetable fillings, covered with sauce, then oven baked until pasta is done.

Manicotti is a great entree for entertaining since it can be prepared ahead of time, covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.

Available in 8 oz.

Called "conchiglie" in Italian, there are many sizes of these seashell-shaped pastas. Everyone loves Medium Shells in entrées, side dishes, soups and cold salads.

Any favorite medium to thick pasta sauce works with Medium Shells.

Available in 16 oz.

Italians describe mostaccioli as "little mustaches". They are diagonally cut tubular shapes similar to penne, but larger. Mostaccioli has a smooth surface; Mostaccioli Rigati has a ridged surface. Versatile in size and shape, Mostaccioli Rigati is good in entrées, side dishes, baked dishes and cold salads.

Almost any favorite pasta sauce is complementary. Thinner sauces work better with Mostaccioli Rigati since the ridges "hold" the sauce. Thicker sauces will cling to smooth mostaccioli.

Available in 16 oz.

The Italian translation for orzo is "barley", but it's actually a small rice-shaped pasta. A great rice substitute, Orzo works well in soups, stews, pilafs, side dishes and salads.

Pre-cooked lasagna pieces that are much thinner than regular lasagna. Because the noodles are pre-cooked, there's no need to boil them first, saving half the preparation time.  

Sometimes called "weeknight lasagna", Oven Ready Lasagna fits the bill for time-starved cooks. Pasta pieces are layered with cheese, tomato or cream sauce, vegetables, meat or seafood. Use it in all your favorite lasagna recipes. Oven Ready Lasagna can also be soaked in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes until soft and pliable, then made into roll-ups.

Available in 8 oz.

Italian for "tiny dough", Pastina is the smallest shape we make; if you look closely, they're in the shape of a five-pointed star.

Pastina works best in light soups. It is often made in single servings for one of toddler's first foods.

Available in 12 oz.

From the Latin for "feathers" (reminiscent of old-fashioned quill pens), Penne Rigate is diagonally cut tubular shapes with ridged surfaces. Versatile in size and shape. Use it in entrées, side dishes, soup, oven bakes or cold salads.

Most pasta sauces are great with Penne Rigate, but thinner sauces will cling to ridges in penne.

Available in 16 oz.

Pot Pie Bows are small pasta in the shape of tiny bows. They are a traditional egg based pasta just like mom used to make from scratch.

Pot Pie Squares are a traditional egg based pasta shape just like mom used to make from scratch.

Great tasting pasta that saves you time by cooking in 3 minutes!

San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Elbows cook in only 3 minutes! Most commonly associated with "Macaroni & Cheese", Elbows can also be used with tomato-based or creamy sauces in entrées, salads or sides.

Tip: Cook 1 box of San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Elbows and add your favorite pasta sauce with ground meat and top with Parmesan for an easy meal! 

Available in 16 oz.

Great tasting pasta that saves you time by cooking in 3 minutes! 

Versatile in size and shape, San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Penne Rigate takes only 3 minutes to cook! Use it in entrées, side dishes or cold salads. Most pasta sauces are great with San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Penne Rigate, but thinner sauces will cling to ridges in penne.

Tip: Cook 1 box of San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Penne Rigate and add your favorite pasta sauce with ground meat and top with Parmesan for an easy meal! 

Available in 16 oz.

Great tasting pasta that saves you time by cooking in 3 minutes! 

San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Rotini is one of the most versatile of all pasta shapes, you can use it in entrées, side dishes and cold salads. San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Rotini can be paired with almost any favorite pasta sauce.

Tip: Cook 1 box of San Giorgio^® Quick Cook^® Rotini and add your favorite pasta sauce with ground meat and top with Parmesan for an easy meal.

Available in 16 oz.

Rigatoni is large ribbed tubes about 1-1/2-inches long. This chunky pasta is frequently used in oven baked dishes, but it can also be used in pasta "tosses" and salads.

Hearty, rich sauces, either creamy or tomato-based, complement Rigatoni. Rich meat sauces are often paired with Rigatoni.

Available in 16 oz.

Rotelle is corkscrew or spiral shaped pasta, about 1-1/2-inches long. One of the most versatile of all pasta shapes, you can use Rotelle in entrées, oven bakes, side dishes, soups and cold salads.

This pretty shape can be paired with almost any favorite pasta sauce.

Available in 16 oz.

Rotini is corkscrew or spiral shaped pasta, about 1-1/2-inches long. One of the most versatile of all pasta shapes, you can use Rotini in entrées, oven bakes, side dishes, soups and cold salads.

This pretty shape can be paired with almost any favorite pasta sauce.

Available in 16 oz.

Rigatoni is large ribbed tubes about 1-1/2-inches long. This chunky pasta is frequently used in oven baked dishes, but it can also be used in pasta "tosses" and salads.

Hearty, rich sauces, either creamy or tomato-based, complement Rigatoni. Rich meat sauces are often paired with Rigatoni.

Available in 16 oz.

Called "conchiglie" in Italian, there are many sizes of these seashell-shaped pastas. Everyone loves Small Shells in entrées, side dishes, soups and cold salads.

Any favorite medium to thick pasta sauce works with Small Shells.

Available in 16 oz.

From the Italian word for "strings"; these round thin strands are our most beloved pasta shape. A versatile pasta shape, spaghetti can be used in entrées, side dishes, cold salads, or broken and used in soups.

Toss spaghetti with almost any pasta sauce of varying thickness. Tomato or cream sauces, broth-based sauces, olive oil tosses and meat sauces all work well with spaghetti.

Available in 16 and 32 oz.

Holds More Sauce*

Experience the ultimate bite!  More flavor, more filling, and more satisfying.

Holds More Sauce*

Experience the ultimate bite!  More flavor, more filling, and more satisfying.

From the Italian word for "strings"; these round thin strands are our most beloved pasta shape. A versatile pasta shape, Thin Spaghetti can be used in entrées, side dishes, cold salads, or broken and used in soups.

Toss Thin Spaghetti with almost any pasta sauce of varying thickness. Tomato or cream sauces, broth-based sauces, olive oil tosses and meat sauces all work well with Thin Spaghetti.

Available in 16 and 32 oz.

Tricolor Penne adds a colorful accent to pasta salads or your favorite pasta meal with spinach and tomato enriched pasta.

Tricolor Rotini adds a colorful twist to pasta salads or your favorite pasta meal with spinach and tomato enriched pasta.

Trio Italiano^® is a combination of three shapes in one box: Rotini, Penne and Shells. With 3 cuts in one box, it is perfect for use in cold salads.

From the Latin "verme" for "worms", vermicelli is round thin pasta strands that are thinner than spaghetti. Vermicelli, as versatile as spaghetti, but not as hearty, is for those who prefer less "bite".

Vermicelli is complemented by tomato or broth-based sauces, it can also work well with lighter cream sauces or olive oil tosses in entrées or side dishes and even broken and cooked in soups.

Available in 16 oz.

Ziti is medium-sized tubular pasta about 2-inches long and slightly curved. This classic Southern Italian pasta means "bridegrooms"; it is often served at Sicilian weddings. Ziti Rigati has a ridged surface, while regular Ziti is smooth.

Ziti is traditionally served in oven baked dishes with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. It works as well in any entrée, side dish or cold salad. Smooth Ziti can handle thicker sauces, while ridged Ziti "holds" thinner sauces better.

Available in 16 oz.

Ziti Rigati is medium-sized tubular pasta about 2-inches long and slightly curved. This classic Southern Italian pasta means "bridegrooms"; it is often served at Sicilian weddings.