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How to Choose the Right Pasta for Your Meal

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Wide Noodles

Wide noodles, like the Italian pappardelle, are perfect for heavier sauces. These noodles pair well with meat sauces because their wide breadth is hearty enough to hold and support the sauce, while still creating a presence. 


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