This pasta is beloved for its shape, texture, and capacity to hold onto sauce.

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There is no more wholesome one-dish meal than a casserole.

That said, exactly which pasta cut one should use is a highly contested topic.

Overhead view of a white baking dish of macaroni and cheese with a serving spoon along with a blue cloth napkin and small plate of the macaroni all on a white background

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Heres what they said.

They really allow you to appreciate the different textures.

In terms of versatility, Clarke (who is team rigatoni all the way!)

Closeup view of uncooked Rigatoni pasta

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This gives pasta a firm, chewy texture that resists breaking down during extended cooking.