
From being known as an essential part of Italian cuisine to, now, becoming popular all around the world, many of us are fortunate enough to have enjoyed a pasta dish at least once. The versatile food has so many varieties that it is almost impossible to try them all out. In the same way, there are plenty of funny facts you don't know about this Italian staple.
Macaroni used to refer to an overblown hairstyle, as well as the person with such hair. It became popular after young aristocrats came back to England after touring Italy. As an April Fools' Day joke, the BBC once telecasted a programme to make viewers believe that spaghetti grew on trees and to the same length. Can you imagine if that were true?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of pasta and decide your fate with this multifaceted ingredient. Pass it and you can continue eating your spaghetti bolognese in peace. Fail it and you can say goodbye to your favorite plate of macaroni and cheese.
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Get PremiumPasta Trivia Quiz Questions
Which of these is Fettuccine Alfredo?

What is this pasta known as?

Pillus
Tagliatelle
Fagioloni
Anelli
Calamarata
Fileja
Which of these dishes uses rigatoni pasta?

What is the name of this kind of pasta?

Tripoline
Barbina
Boccoli
Spirali
Ziti
Trenne
Which of these is an image of pappardelle?

What kind of pasta is this?

Bavette
Castellane
Lagane
Tuffoli
Campanelle
Sagnette
Which of these is an image of a capellini dish?

What is this pasta known as?

Trofie
Fiorentine
Vesuvio
Conchiglie
Strozzapreti
Gramigne
Which of these is an image of rombi?

What kind of pasta is this?

Perciatelli
Gomiti
Bucatini
Marziani
Creste di galli
Corzetti
Which of these dishes incorporates fusilli pasta?

What is the name of this pasta?

Gemelli
Ricciolini
Cicioneddos
Sagnarelli
Rotelle
Paccheri
Which of these images features cavatelli pasta?

Which of these is the correct name of this pasta?

Orzo
Mandala
Radiatori
Orecchiette
Quadrefiore
Malloreddus
Which of these dishes use farfalle pasta?

Which of these is the name of this pasta?

Pizzoccheri
Casarecce
Cavatappi
Lorighittas
Lasagnotte
Marille
Which of these is a depiction of garganelli pasta?

2 Comments
17/17 awesome pasta quiz!!! Try out the Manhattan neighborhoods quiz!!!
You got 5 out of 17!
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