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Farfalle is a type of Pasta . Commonly known as "bow-tie pasta," the name is derived from the Italian word ''farfalla'' ( Butterfly ). The "e" at the end of the word is the Italian feminine plural ending, making the meaning of the word "butterflies." Farfalle dates back to the 1500s . It originated in Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy. VARIETIES Farfalle comes in several sizes, but has a distinctive Bowtie shape. Usually, the farfalla is formed from a rectangle or oval of pasta with two sides trimmed in a ruffled edge, and the center pinched together to make the unusual shape. They are sometimes ridged, known as ''farfalle rigate''. Different varieties are available; plain, tomato, and spinach. These are often sold together in a mix. Though usable with most sauces, farfalle are best suited to cream and tomato dishes. A larger variation of farfalle is known as ''farfallone''. In Modena farfalle are known as strichetti. REFERENCES SEE ALSO |
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