The difference
Sedani vs Tortiglioni
Both are narrow ridged tubes, but sedani is gently curved with ridges running straight down its length, while tortiglioni is straight with ridges that spiral around the body. The curve marks sedani, the winding grooves mark tortiglioni.

Tortiglioni
- Family
- Tubes
- Size
- 36 to 42 mm long
- Surface
- Ridged
- Cook
- 10 to 13 min
Wants: Ragu, Amatriciana, Sausage ragu
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