Cascatelli

Cascatelli is a type of pasta that was invented by Dan Pashman, a food enthusiast and host of the podcast The Sporkful. The name "Cascatelli" is derived from the Italian word "cascatelle", which translates to "little waterfalls".

History

Cascatelli was created by Pashman in collaboration with the pasta company Sfoglini. The development process took three years, during which Pashman researched various pasta shapes and their characteristics. The goal was to create a pasta shape that excels in three key areas: sauceability, forkability, and toothsinkability.

Design

Cascatelli is designed to maximize the amount of sauce that sticks to it, provide a satisfying bite, and stay on the fork. The pasta has a short, wide, flat shape with a ruffled edge and a hollow center. The ruffles and hollow center help to catch and hold sauce, while the flat surface provides a satisfying bite.

Reception

Upon its release, Cascatelli quickly sold out, indicating a positive reception among pasta enthusiasts. However, it has also been subject to some criticism, with some arguing that traditional pasta shapes are superior.

See also

• Pasta
• Italian cuisine
• The Sporkful