Shape Matters

Claire explores the ingenious world of pasta shapes, revealing how over 300 varieties were each designed with specific purposes. From the spiral physics of fusilli that captures sauce through centrifugal action to the architectural genius of rigatoni's ridged tubes, every pasta shape represents functional sculpture. The episode delves into regional Italian traditions, the sacred relationship between specific shapes and sauces, and how factors like cooking dynamics, surface area, and structural integrity influence pasta performance. Claire explains why certain combinations have achieved legendary status while others would horrify traditional Italian grandmothers.

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