Name: Why pasta comes in all shapes and sizes
Uploaded: 2020-02-17T20:20:38Z
Duration: 3 min 23 s
Description: Think twice when picking what pasta you want for dinner. The shape of your noodle makes a difference, explains Paola Antonelli, senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art.

Paola Antonelli: Why pasta comes in all shapes and sizes

Why pasta comes in all shapes and sizes

Think twice when picking what pasta you want for dinner. The shape of your noodle makes a difference, explains Paola Antonelli, senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art.

Every variety of pasta is the result of centuries of intentional design, shaped by both culture and function. From penne's slanted edges that catch sauce to orecchiette's ear-like curves, every twist and ridge has a purpose. Even the choice between fresh and dry dough, or ribbed and smooth surfaces, reflects careful thought about how food feels and tastes. Pasta’s evolution shows how ordinary objects can become cultural icons through collective creativity.