Strozzapreti (stroh-tzuh-PRAY-tee) is one of my all-time favorite pastas. Its 1-inch length and rolled S-shape captures and holds the sauce, while its chewy texture adds character and interest to any pasta dish. It’s always in my pantry.
In searching out imported pastas with this distinctive rolled shape, I have likewise become enamored with casarecci (cah-sah-RECH-ee) pasta (also known as casarecce or casariccia pasta), which consists of 2-inch lengths of pasta that are rolled in much the same way as strozzapreti. If you look at the pasta from an end, it has an S shape.
And then just this week, I encountered torchietti (tor-KYEH-tee) pasta, which is 2-inches in length, grooved, and twisted in one direction only, sometimes with a wider, bell shape on one end.
Any of these pastas work beautifully in this over-the-top delicious dish, which I created for my latest pesto addiction: Fava Bean Greens, Walnut & Orange Pesto.
Oooh! We’re always looking for new pasta recipes and this looks like a winner. Such hearty ingredients for the perfect weeknight meal!
Kimberly Ann, this dish is DELICIOUS. I love pasta and could eat it every day. So I’m always trying new flavor pairings to keep it interesting. This one’s a keeper. 🙂
This is my kind of dinner…so many great ingredients! And those fava green beans are new to me – but I’m definitely going to look for them in my local market!
Martha, I looked at those piles of fava beans (and their green tops) at Portland Farmers Market for far too long before succumbing. As it turns out, there’s a reason people rave about fava beans. 🙂
I have never heard of this pasta before but I am totally loving it. I sometimes get tired of the same ol same ol spaghetti, fettucini and linguini. I like that these are short but still kinda noodly. Must look for them! Do you find them in the regular grocery store?
I am addicted to using different greens in various applications. Love this one! I’ll have to add it to my list!
Love all the creativity in your kitchen and your gorgeous photos. I can’t wait to find fava bean greens at the farmers market and to try this pasta. I have been enjoying pesto made with pea tendrils, and this is a great variation. What makes this sheets milk cheese different from feta? Is the consistency more like ricotta? Thanks!
oh wow, looks delicious, I totally making some for myself 😀
This pasta is so nice and easy to make and it sounds so good! I am definitely going to have to keep an eye out for fava bean greens!
I have been browsing and would have to say that we are kindred spirits in the kitchen. Some day I may make it to Oregon, you never know.
Gorgeous! This pasta looks SO delicious!
Thanks Sara! 🙂