Farfalle facts for kids
Uncooked farfalle pasta
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| Alternative names | Bow-tie pasta, strichetti |
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| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna |
| Variations | Farfalle rigate, farfallone, farfalline |
Farfalle is a fun type of pasta that looks like little bow ties or butterflies. The name farfalle actually means "butterflies" in Italian. In some parts of Italy, like Emilia-Romagna, people call them strichetti, which is a local word for "bow ties."
You can find farfalle in different sizes. A bigger version is called farfalloni, and tiny ones are known as farfalline. This cool pasta has been around since the 1500s! It first appeared in the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions of Northern Italy.
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What are the Different Kinds of Farfalle?
Farfalle pasta comes in various sizes, but they all share that unique "bow tie" shape. To make them, a flat piece of pasta dough, usually a rectangle or oval, is used. Two sides are often trimmed to have a wavy or ruffled edge. Then, the center is pinched together tightly. This creates the distinctive butterfly or bow tie look.
Farfalle Rigate
Sometimes, you might see a version of farfalle that has ridges on its surface. This type is called farfalle rigate. These ridges are great for holding onto sauces.
Best Sauces for Farfalle
While farfalle can go with almost any sauce, they are especially tasty with cream-based sauces or tomato sauces. Their shape helps to scoop up and hold the sauce, making every bite delicious.
Colorful Farfalle Pasta
Farfalle isn't just plain or whole-wheat! You can find them in many colors. These colors come from natural ingredients mixed into the dough. For example, beetroot can make the pasta red. Spinach gives it a green color. Even cuttlefish ink can be used to make black pasta! Sometimes, you'll see a tomato variety too.
Often, you can buy a mix of green, white, and red farfalle all in one bag. These colors are special because they match the colors of the flag of Italy!
See also
In Spanish: Farfalle para niños
