Pasta Shapes Take the Dance Floor! | FOODbible

This pasta shape is called “Mafalde” and it’s from the city of Naples. I’ve seen two varieties, short - like I’m cutting it here or -long - like “pappardelle”. Just look at those beautiful ruffles! They snaffle up small pieces in a sauce like “Ragu Alla genovese” which by the way, goes amazingly well with this shape. This pasta shape was named in honor of an Italian Princess who was said to have flowing wavy hair, Just like the ruffles! Her name was Princess Mafalda and that’s why the name. Past