I went shopping for pasta this week, and maybe I was not paying close enough attention before, but did you know that in Canada, you can actually buy “Scoobi Doo“ pasta? Ruh-roh! The name sounds like something straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon, but “Scoobi Doo pasta” is the playful nickname for cavatappi, also known as scoubidou, a short, corkscrew-shaped pasta that is as fun to look at as it is to eat.
This twisty pasta shape is a favorite in Canada, likely because its curly design resembles colorful scoubidou strings used in crafts. Its ridged spiral structure makes it perfect for clinging to thick sauces, ensuring every bite is flavorful and satisfying.
Interestingly, the name Scoubidou originally refers to a craft of knotting colorful plastic strips or threads to make items like bracelets, keychains, and lanyards. This creative hobby began in France in the late 1950s, taking its name from a popular 1958 French song by Sacha Distel, which was a version of the American hit “Apples, Peaches, and Cherries.” Over time, the word found other uses, including this fun, twisty pasta shape that continues to delight both kids and adults.
Shape: Corkscrew or twisted tube, typically made from high-quality durum wheat.
Sauce-holding ability: Excellent. The tight curves trap sauce beautifully, making it ideal for rich tomato or creamy cheese dishes.
Versatility: Scoobi Doo pasta works wonderfully in baked dishes, casseroles, pasta salads, and even hearty soups.
Whether you call it Scoobi Doo, Scoubidou, or Cavatappi, this pasta remains a kitchen favorite thanks to its versatility, sauce-grabbing shape, and playful name. Rikes!
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