THE GREAT PASTA QUIZ
Put your foodie knowledge to the test with our World Pasta Day quiz – no passport or plane ticket required – and who knows, you might just discover your next dream Italian walking holiday along the way.
Picture yourself wandering through vine-covered valleys, tucking into handmade tagliatelle at a family-run trattoria, and soaking up the charm of Italy’s timeless villages.
1. Which pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
a) Penne
b) Orzo
c) Fusilli
6. Which pasta gets its name from the Italian word for “quills”?
a) Penne
b) Linguine
c) Orecchiette
2. Tagliatelle is traditionally served with which classic Italian sauce?
a) Carbonara
b) Bolognese (Ragù)
c) Pesto
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
3. What shape is farfalle pasta known for?
a) Shells
b) Ribbons
c) Bows or butterflies
8. Spaghetti alla Carbonara traditionally includes which key ingredient?
a) Cream
b) Pancetta or guanciale
c) Mushrooms
4. Which region is famous for making trofie pasta, often paired with pesto?
a) Liguria
b) Tuscany
c) Sicily
9. Which pasta is shaped like little ears?
a) Orecchiette
b) Fusilli
c) Cannelloni
5. Ravioli is usually filled with what?
a) Cheese, meat, or vegetables
b) Nothing at all
c) Chocolate
10. What two new Italian destinations are joining our walking holiday collection in 2026?
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