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strozzacavalli

pasta big enough to choke a horse

If strozzapreti aren't big enough for the job, there are always strozzacavalli, fat and slightly twisted, and generally used for hearty baked pasta dishes.

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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