World Pasta Day – QUIZ

1. Which pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
a) Penne
b) Orzo
c) Fusilli

2. Tagliatelle is traditionally served with which classic Italian sauce?
a) Carbonara
b) Bolognese (Ragù)
c) Pesto

3. Which of these shapes is farfalle pasta known for having?
a) Shells
b) Ribbons
c) Bows or butterflies

4. Which region is famous for making trofie pasta, often paired with pesto?
a) Liguria
b) Tuscany
c) Sicily

5. Ravioli is usually filled with which of the following?
a) Cheese, meat, or vegetables
b) Nothing at all
c) Chocolate

6. Which pasta gets its name from the Italian word for “quills”?
a) Penne
b) Linguine
c) Orecchiette

7. What makes gnocchi different from most other types of pasta?
a) It’s made from potatoes
b) It’s always stuffed
c) It’s fried instead of boiled

8. Spaghetti alla Carbonara traditionally includes which key ingredient?
a) Cream
b) Pancetta or guanciale
c) Mushrooms

9. Which pasta is shaped like little ears?
a) Orecchiette
b) Fusilli
c) Cannelloni

10. What two new Italian destinations are joining our walking holiday collection in 2026?