Do different shapes of pasta taste different?

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Do different pasta shapes taste different?

Yes, of course

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No, you're crazy

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Total Votes : 137

Java

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:03 pm

Idk maybe its psychological... But some are really better!

polka dots

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:05 pm

not sure if they actually taste different but it definitely feels different.
Especially for different type of sauces. Some hold more sauce than others.... and others like fettuccini or spaghetti you want just a coating of sauce on outside of pasta.

happy chick

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:07 pm

Different textures can taste different. It's really not even diff texture , but it can give you the illusion of such because of the diff shapes. Although, different companies can definitely have a slightly different taste from another.

rachelli66

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:08 pm

Pastas need to be cooked differently. Some 5-8 min. Some Al-Dente. You might like the Al Dente better than the longer cooking time and that has a different taste.

relaxation

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:16 pm

Thanks for bringing this up as I had the same question for a while.

I think they all taste the same besides for the tri color.

gigi3

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:46 pm

All taste different! You can’t compare shells, elbows, spaghetti and bow ties!

Java

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 8:52 pm

gigi3 wrote:

All taste different! You can’t compare shells, elbows, spaghetti and bow ties!

Yes!! Bow ties are the best. I also like that weird flute shape and the one thats like a braid but with two strands. The rest are just not as good.

scruffy

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 11:11 pm

Java wrote:

Yes!! Bow ties are the best. I also like that weird flute shape and the one thats like a braid but with two strands. The rest are just not as good.

Wow you just went through all my least favorite shapes Smile

My favorite is shells, next up penne

Bruria

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 11:12 pm

Certain pasta shapes are better for different recipes. Some are shaped to hold more sauce for example.

Moonlight

Sun, Jul 03 2022, 11:17 pm

They all taste the same with no sauce

MiracleMama

Mon, Jul 04 2022, 12:10 am

Same brand /different shape = same taste.
Texture can vary slightly. There will be a different mouth feel.
And it could be that two pastas, same brand, both cooked to same doneness, and then tossed in same sauce - will taste differently just because some shapes hold sauce better so those shapes will have more sauce in each bite and be more flavorful.

shanie5

Mon, Jul 04 2022, 3:05 pm

My cousin used to ask "what flavor pasta do you want?" Meaning what shape? Now I ask the same question.

Coffee3

Thu, Oct 20 2022, 4:20 pm

There’s a shape like a thick spaghetti that is hollow inside. It’s so hard to get it in your mouth soo don’t like it. But not sure why I have favorites like shell, bow tie and spaghetti

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