Tortiglioni are a type of pasta, similar to rigatoni but larger and with deeper grooves which spiral around the pasta. They take their name from the Latin word torquere, meaning "to twist". A tortiglione is a characteristic design from the lathe used in pasta manufacturing, with vertical ridges. Wikipedia
Category: Tubular pasta
Literal meaning: From the verb 'torcere': to twist
Typical pasta cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Possible substitutes: Rigatoni, Penne, Paccheri, Ziti, Elicoidali
Place of origin: Italy
Main ingredients: Durum, Water
