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How to Pick the Right Pasta for Your Meals

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Curved Noodles

Curved noodles like elbow macaroni or cavatappi are great  for creamy, cheesy sauces because of the way they trap the sauce. It's why elbow macaroni is most people's choice for macaroni and cheese. This way, you're sure that each bite of pasta has the ideal amount of sauce. 


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