Cavatappi is a type of macaroni, or thick, hollow pasta that is made without using eggs. It is formed in a helical tube shape, resembling a corkscrew, and is known by many other names including cellentani, amori, serpentini, spirali, torselli, tortiglione, or scoobi doo. Cavatappi is a versatile pasta that can be used in a variety of dishes including salads, soups, and casseroles. Its shape makes it great for holding on to sauces, and it works well with any sauce but pairs especially wonderfully with sauces that include vegetables and lean proteins. Cavatappi is mostly found in tomato-based Italian-style foods such as cavatappi Amatriciana and cavatappi Pomodoro. It is also used in a variety of other dishes such as pasta salads, macaroni salads, and creamy pasta dishes. Cavatappi takes about 9-12 minutes to cook and can be substituted with other pasta shapes such as fusilli or rotini if needed.