There are many different types of pasta which are used in specific dishes.
For example:
- Lasagne sheets are often used to make lasagne or cannelloni dishes.
- Penne pasta or spaghetti can be used in carbonara dishes or eaten with a bolognese sauce.
Macaroni is another type of pasta, it is often used to make the macaroni and cheese dish. An individual piece of macaroni is small and looks like a shortened horseshoe. It is most often used to make macaroni and cheese but can be used instead of other types of pasta in various dishes.