Campanelle (Italian:[kampaˈnɛlle]; Italian for 'bellflowers'[3] or 'little bells') is a type of pasta which is shaped like a cone with a ruffled edge,[4] or a bell-like flower. It is also sometimes referred to as gigli or trompetti.[5] It is intended to be served with a thick sauce,[3] or in a casserole.
In Italian, campanelle can also refer to 'handbells'.[6]
^ ab"Campanelle". Barilla. Retrieved 2014-04-14. Campanelle, or 'bellflowers' in Italian, has fluted, petal-like edges and a hollow center for capturing sauce. ... Campanelle is delicious paired with hearty dairy-based sauces like cheese or béchamel, vegetable sauces like beans, lentils, chickpeas, pumpkin, or other chunky vegetables. It also goes well with meat sauces, fish-based sauces, or robust tomato-based sauces.
^"Pasta Shapes Dictionary". pastafits.org. Retrieved 2014-04-14. Campanelle ('bells'): campanelle pasta resembles a small cone with a ruffled edge. Campanelle pasta can be paired with lean proteins, vegetables or sauces of any base. These shapes can also be a treat in a cold pasta salad
^"What Is Campanelle?". wiseGEEK. Retrieved 2014-04-14. The name campanelle is Italian for 'little bells' and also refers to a musical instrument that consists of small bells, sometimes called hand bells. This pasta is named for the shape of the pasta, which resembles a simple bell shape or a cone shape with ruffled edges that make it quite appealing once on a plate.
