 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(March 2024) |
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| Alternative names | Wagon wheels (United States), ruote (Italy), orange slices (American South) |
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| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Durum |
Rotelle is a type of pasta resembling wheels with spokes. They are similar to fiori .
The name derives from the Italian word for a small wheel. [1] In Italy they are also called ruote, and in the US they are often called "wagon wheels". [2] They originated in 1900 in Italy, probably in Puglia. They have the advantage of maintaining their shape intact during cooking, without squashing.
