
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?

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

What is the name of this kind of pasta?

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

What kind of pasta is this?

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

What is this pasta known as?

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

What kind of pasta is this?

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

What is the name of this pasta?

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

Which of these is the correct name of this pasta?

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

Which of these is the name of this pasta?

Lorighittas
Marille
Cavatappi
Casarecce
Pizzoccheri
Lasagnotte
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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