Conchiglie
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| Origin |
| Alternative name(s) |
Shells, seashells |
| Place of origin |
Italy |
| Details |
| Type |
Pasta |
| Main ingredient(s) |
Durum wheat flour, possibly natural colour (tomato or spinach extract, squid ink) |
| Variations |
Conchigliette |
Conchiglie, commonly known as "shells" or "seashells" is a type of pasta. It is usually sold in the plain durum wheat variety, and also in colored varieties which utilize natural pigments, such as tomato extract, squid ink or spinach extract. The shell shape of the pasta allows the sauce to adhere to it. It is one of the most popular pasta types in the UK.[citation needed]. A mini variety called Conchigliette is also available.
[edit] Etymology
The name derives from the Italian word for seashell (conchiglia). The Italian word Conchiglie, and the English word Conch, share the same Greek root in the form of Konkhe, which means shell.[1]
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