Pasta Primer: 10 Must-Try Noodles (and Where to Find Them in Chicago)

Name that noodle

By Sarah Freeman

It’s time to brush up on some Italian, because there are few restaurant circumstances more embarrassing than ordering “that curly pasta with the red sauce.” Learn the language of love - love being housemade noodles, fresh tomato sauces and fragrant basil leaves. We’ve got the breakdown on 10 types of noodles - from what exactly “orecchiette” means to where it's topped with sausage ragu. Don’t worry, there won't be a quiz afterward, but hopefully there will be dinner.