Short · pinched
Farfalle
Understand farfalle texture, good cream and vegetable pairings, common cooking problems and easy South African substitutes.
⋈Rectangles pinched at the centre to form wings.
Origin
Farfalle means butterflies and is associated with northern Italian regions including Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.
Texture
Tender wings with a firmer, chewy centre.
Cooking
Taste the thick centre, not only the wings. Gentle stirring prevents torn edges.
Sauce pairing
What farfalle holds well.
- Light cream sauces
- Peas and small vegetables
- Warm and cold salads
Famous dishes
- Leftover Chicken Pasta
- Butternut and Feta Pasta
Cook this shape