This pasta shape is called “Amori Cellentani”. It’s a bronze‑drawn dried pasta made with just two simple ingredients: coarse wholegrain durum wheat semolina (semola di grano duro) and water. Each piece is cut by hand, and dried slowly at a low temperature.
Cellentani (also known as Amori or Cavatappi) is a modern, helical-shaped pasta characterized by its hollow center, ridges, and spiral corkscrew shape. It was created by accident at the Barilla pasta company in Parma, Italy, during the 1960s or 1970s.
Origin Story
- The Mistake: The shape originated when pasta-making machines (dies) were mistakenly designed to produce a spiral twist rather than the intended straight line.
- The Name: The resulting spring-like shape reminded creators of the famous Italian singer Adriano Celentano, who was nicknamed “Il Molleggiato” (the springy one or the flexible one).
- Trademark:Barilla trademarked the name “Cellentani,” which led other manufacturers to refer to this shape as cavatappi (Italian for “corkscrew”).
Characteristics and Usage
- Structure: Hollow tubes with ridges and a tight, spring-like twist designed to hold thick sauces, cheese, and vegetables.
- Common Names: Cellentani, Cavatappi, Amori, Serpentini, Spirali, and sometimes “Scoobi Doo” in North America.
- Best Pairings: Ideal for mac and cheese, creamy sauces, pasta salads, and hearty tomato-based sauces.
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