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gomiti

pasta elbows

gomiti

Actually shaped more like a 'C', and ridged, and ideal for holding sticky sauces.

Gomito maccheroni (elbow macaroni), small and smooth, is one of the best selling pasta shape in the world—but not in Italy.

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Marc Samsom