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conchiglie

pasta shells

Little shells are a shape good for holding in plenty sauce; another name for them is tofarelle.

Conchiglioni are large ones, big enough to stuff and bake in the oven.

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Ted Major