TIPS & TRICKS 12 Types Of Pasta Noodles And When To Use Them When you want to cook a pasta dish, you have to think about specifics. Variance in cut, shape, and thickness allow for multitudes of different types of noodles, so be sure to place your pasta in a setting conducive to its size, shape, and texture. Consider questions like, “Should I use a light broth or a heavy meat sauce? Should I sprinkle my pasta into a soup? Should I toss it in olive oil for a cold salad?” The better you get to know your noodles, the better you’ll be able to prepare them—and feed yourself. Here’s a good place to start: 12 types of pasta noodles and when to use them. 1. Pappardelle A wide egg noodle with Tuscan origins, pappardelle is often served with hearty meat sauces, as in Plated’s Winter Ragout Pappardelle recipe. 2. Farfalle Also called bow tie pasta for its shape, farfalle (the Italian word for butterfly) makes a great cold pasta salad, and can also dress up a warm bowl of meat and v
