PASTA SHAPE TIERLIST

[@H20.]

Can the 93.75% of your Irish self, please do a spuds tier ? Different varieties and ways to cook them. Do it do it 😂

[@Vegan123]

Do it Do it😝

[@rainbowmum]

😂😂😂 as an Irish woman, although from the opposite side of the country of Garron.... Personally, my vote is mash, you can't beat it!!

[@IslarfPokemon]

Shepherd's Pie is a top 10

[@H20.]

@@rainbowmum yeah proper mashed potato is hard to beat. I'm in the south west, where potatoes are a way of life, everything is compared to them For a fat person, I wouldn't like to be peeling small spuds for him For a dirty person, You could grow spuds on his shirt For a boring person, He's got the personality of a boiled spud 🤗

[@rainbowmum]

@@H20. 😂😂😂 I'm in Kildare and totally bringing that up here. Never heard those expressions but I'm changing that!! 🫣🤣🤣🤣 Mash with a baked spud next in line!!

[@blathnaidomalley764]

I can’t believe I just willingly and happily watched a man talk about pasta for 12 minutes

[@codent]

He's a national treasure

[@sbrock6385]

Me too :D

[@jessicaspecht]

Pasta is my favorite food item. With almost any sauce. So, I'll happily watch this all day.

[@emmyemmaem]

He's delicious and so is lasagna

[@jamesomalley9976]

He’s the ninth wonder of the world

[@homelesskidsrescuenetwork4746]

Quite thorough and analytical! However, you overlooked the value of keeping some ravioli on hand to serve to unwanted guests and offensive family members as a subtle insult without risking a verbal comeback during dinner.

[@kpops168]

That’s funny. You could serve it up with that ‘Parmesan’ that isn’t Parmesan and all and comes in a shaker cylinder and smells distinctly of vomit.

[@naynayhooray]

As an Italian (50%, non-obese), ravioli is meant to be prepared fresh. It is not really fair to judge it based on store bought. Someone’s mum or grandmother can make it for you proper. Papardelle is wide tagliatelle. Try using it instead of spaghetti with “bolognese” sauce. But make sure to heat the cooked pasta in a pan with the sauce, don’t just spoon sauce on top of plain pasta like a heathen. It won’t stick to the noodles. Manicotti is actually called cannelloni in Italy. The tubes are filled with a ricotta mixture and baked. If you enjoy lasagna, you will enjoy manicotti/cannelloni. Try it at a casual italian restaurant. Orecchiette is a very under appreciated pasta shape. It means “little ears.” As a musician, you are correct to love it.

[@Garron_Music]

Damn there is layers to this Italian thing. I’m just a beginner 🙏✨

[@naynayhooray]

@@Garron_Musicyour tier list is good for a non Italian. Shows true commitment to the art form of carbohydrate consumption.

[@Dreyno]

I live in the next town to Garron and I make it from scratch filled with spinach and ricotta, served in sage butter. But then, I’m not a global colossus of internet influencing like Garron is so I have time on my hands.

[@scarletred8888]

Very useful tips 👍

[@toxxicx]

@@Garron_Music there's a lasagna joke in there somewhere

[@ZombieJig]

Elbows niche is mac and cheese, specifically the dodgy kind in the box with the powdered cheese.

[@blomshell]

"Kraft Dinner" is a perfect example of nostalgic pasta. Every Canadian kid grows up on it.

[@Dreyno]

Not really a thing this side of the pond. You have to order it online here in Ireland. And I know absolutely nobody that ever has.

[@butterflyreflections]

I paused the video at this point to see if anybody else mentioned this. Thank you for your service.

[@stephengardiner9867]

Growing up in a non-Italian family, pasta consisted of spaghetti or elbow macaroni. This was before "Kraft Dinner" even existed. Cheese was that damned orange cheddar and spaghetti sauce came from a can. The only other cheese used was pre-grated and dessicated "parmesan" (not parmagiano ) from a cardboard shaker. I did try Kraft Dinner once... wayyy the hell too salty and the orange color was scary!

[@deborahchasteen3206]

@@DreynoAnd that’s a good thing. American kids come up with Kraft too: little elbow noodles and a radioactively orange powder of cheese and unholy chemistry, turned into macaroni and cheese by virtue of boiling water and margarine. Loved it. As an adult no. No.

[@garygoggin]

"I am more than willing to say so myself".....Legend :)

[@derrickj.freeman276]

Accurate with solid reasoning

[@NowInTechnicolor_]

The man who stands up for what we’re all thinking but those with healthy diets try to silence

[@deeg70.]

Garron,I'm Dave from Dublin, I have been listening to you for a while now,I've just described to your channel, and honestly you are a breath of fresh air ,and you are intelligently funny with a voice easy to listen too,keep up the brilliant work and please let me know how I can support you..a fantastic Irish talent/Italian. ❤

[@Sisu_ash]

I am so relieved that you ranked lasagna and gnocchi highly. I also, as surely others have noted, love how you pronounce penne - you call it pene pasta, which is both lovely and hilarious, especially when you specify how you love that it’s basically a delicious tube 😂😂

[@veesca]

Can't believe I watched the full 11 minutes! 🤣 Fabulous stuff..don't agree on the big shells 🤤 stunning commentary on spaghetti. Bang on

[@M0J0jojo]

I'm 1/4 Italian myself and have to say that for the most part, I love your tier list. Only an Irish person with a bit of the aul Italian blood goin through them can truly appreciate the wonder of the Italian cuisine that is the gnocchi, so I'm delighted it got S tier. Also, I agree that the shells dont work great for a bolognese or a simple tomato sauce, but their pretty good in a more chunky ragu or pasta fagioli ( which is a fave of mine). Also, I'd like to give a shout out to the king of the tube pastas, cannelloni. Love your work, keep it up 😊

[@Teresa-MarieJones]

This was brilliant! Fully met my expectations, was not disappointed. 10/10

[@victoriahayden2961]

Love this! My S tier is Angel Hair. I absolutely love it. 😋 Followed by any good egg pasta - like pappardelle or tagliatelle!

[@karendaley3184]

Brilliant video, the quality of a cookery course so I feel educated and thrifty. With the thousands of dollars I've saved, I'm going to get some luxury pasta.

[@liamwilliams6651]

Papardelle is like Tagliatelle but wider. The GOAT pasta when it comes to Bolognese.

[@InnuendoXP]

Also really decadent with butter mushrooms or anything involving a white sauce.

[@NewRiverSelkie]

My roommate keeps buying Farfalle, impossible to cook. Rather than be a grown up and ask for decent pasta like rotini or penne I’ll just send him this video and lay the responsibility at your feet, if that’s ok.

[@jakewatson3777]

Your videos are so funny please do more longer videos

[@declanmcardle]

If you're having a game of Trivial Pursuit and 24 friends knock over, you can always include them by using the wheels...

[@rachelxox3842]

Love you and your videos garron ❤ cant wait for the 1 mill subs 😂❤

[@vbickford]

Right?! Because then he'll do more, and I will have plenty to do with my days.

[@pleasebemonday]

Garron. You started your analytical session with a very expertly methodology and felt fair and balanced. However I feel as we moved through the exercise it feels you were getting hurried and some of the earlier analysis reasoning was being bypassed and quintessentially reducing the effectiveness of this important exercise . Hopefully you can revisit this topic in the future and give it the credence needed .

[@Johnstonesbones]

Yes!!! Thank you, Garron. I was wondering when you would drop the pasta tier list.👍

[@sarahjndonovan]

Garron, it’s a 10/10, your pasta taste is elite. Entertaining as always. Also, as a plus size woman, I liked your comment about thicc appreciation. 🥰 10:17

[@rathersurf23]

Absolutely loved this. Got to admit I was hoping you would finish the pasta ratings. Stay Delicious my friend

[@310thug]

This was exactly what I mean. I just lost my home and your videos at the end of my day make me laugh. Thanks Garron. Love from Los Angeles

[@Garron_Music]

I hope everything comes right for you soon 🙏

[@310thug]

@@Garron_Music just keep making your videos man. (I am so tempted to tell you about my great grandparents who were Irish because of your other videos just to irritate you) you fuckin rule

[@saolálainn]

How are you getting on now?​@@310thug

[@bsahn]

Hello, I’m a Midwestern American in a similar weight class to yourself. We call them bow ties, wagon wheels, and spirals (you know which ones), and they are my S tier selections. Interesting shapes/textures and great sauce traps. And I completely disagree with your bow ties take. The uneven cooking gives them a spectrum of texture that gives a more unique and memorable mouth experience. And you need to stab them in the middle with a fork, my friend. Additionally, in America we have the shitty boxed mac & cheese that comes in ridiculous shapes like Sponge Bob or Frozen characters. And those are the absolute best for soaking up the maximum powdered “cheese” mixture. It’s the stuff of nightmares for any Italian grandma. But it’s my ultimate comfort food. Great channel. Thanks!

[@LindaC616]

Bowties, shells, and Sfoglini whole wheat regginerti for the win! (Lived it Madtown for 11 yrs, part badger )

[@aidan9117]

Any list is null and void without the GOAT Rigatoni.

[@baxpiz1289]

rummo #50

[@tuathdedannan2249]

Garron, you are everywhere. The Ray Darcy show, posters in Athlone , On my phone, in my village this weekend, now.... I'm a little chunky myself so when I sit down I sit beside everyone but you are EVERYWHERE. 😂 Looking forward to seeing you this weekend that doesn't require a screen.

[@alistairmcclure1930]

I’ve not watched it yet, but yes the bow is wrong and the spiral (fusilli) is right. And I just discovered that I’m in 100% in agreement with your judgement. The feeling of validation is immense.

[@CarolDesja]

Thank you for this VERY comprehensive list of pastas! The world needed this knowledge when in the supermarket aisles to avoid disappointment & buyers remorse! 👍🥰 x

[@ftf121]

" a good pasta should have a low barrier to entry" - wisest thing i have heard all year

[@susans1421]

I can’t believe you dissed farfalle! It’s one of my faves, depending on the heaviness of the sauce. ❤

[@kevfullo]

action man bow ties have been a rock for me.

[@RainbowCrayonWI]

I saw a rant on TikTok of yours about pasta, glad you finished it!!

[@jurissenvalds]

This video will change our understanding of the universe!

[@KingFinkyStingers]

As “a growing man with notions” I tend to follow the expertise of a more *experienced eater* such as this fine specimen of a fellow here. I may take notes✍🏼

[@eileenmcgrath765]

Hysterical .... love this ❤

[@JennyBartlett-u2k]

Watched through and liked ;) Love and cheers from Cape Breton!

[@patrickdowney2778]

Highly entertaining video! I admit to being very slightly disappointed there was no mention of strozzapreti ('strotsa-pray-tee' = 'priest-stranglers') quite popular in central Italy. Though I can see how they would slip under the radar of anyone less than 75 percent Italian.

[@vbickford]

This needs to be said more often.

[@NoahSpurrier]

Rotini is best in most every situation. I had a friend who was a chef. He was the only person I knew who could make gnocchi that I loved.

[@yvonnemiles7633]

Yes I would also like to hear about ways to do potatoes! My favourite way at this time is cooked with other veg in a curry. Both my husband and lady doctor like spuds this way. ❤️xxx

[@FinneasGiltrap]

The tier list we all needed

[@amandavhb1630]

I agree about ravioli. Its ok super hot but gets chewy and glue-y as it cools down.

[@TiffBishop-ww8br]

Elbow pastais used a lot in America in things like boxed Mac n cheese. Totally agree with the rankings btw😊

[@pixiwix]

I'm American and my favorite pasta shape are rings, but no one else ever seems to use them and they're getting harder and harder to find. But I agree, elbows I'd say are our most common pasta shape here in the US.

[@lplzydeco]

Thanks!

[@Garron_Music]

Thank you!

[@gaildavies8380]

Top notch Pasta review, correct on all the grading🍝👍😋

[@johnnoshark2647]

KZbin - don’t you dare demonetise this video.

[@billk9856]

You absolutely nailed that.

[@LizzyKelly]

Absolutely right on the fusilli pasta!

[@Frank-hn5iv]

Someone needs to show this man baked ziti!!!!

[@cariross6855]

Dude!! I'm Canadian....you would shit on my claims to my 20%irishness....as determined by a lab in Dublin....lol...you are hilarious and delicious

[@tkberman]

The elbow pasta is for mac 'n cheese! Having said that YESSSS! ROTINI!!! My favorite too ❤

[@roisinireland6833]

If I had to live off one pasta for the rest of my life, it would be spaghetti.

[@Sisu_ash]

Gnocchi or lasagna. What an awful dilemma to be put in 😂😂

[@helenaMe325]

Angel hair is the best!

[@hummus6150]

A beautiful exotic mix ❤

[@gilliankirby]

I generally agree with you. I do think Ravioli should be higher and Farfelle is great in a pasta salad but i do admit that it's a bugger to cook right!

[@TheSleepyBabyDeer]

All of my personal favorite pastas ended up in tears S and A! You are so wonderful! I am a new subscriber, just subscribe to your channel within the last few days, and I have to say, you are delicious! 🤭

[@thousandpetalsproject1494]

Quality programming. Just subbed.

[@dandwyer8845]

Jesus Garron, I'd never have you down for reviewing pasta but for that biteen of Italian in ya. I think you need to hook up with frostbit fella from the north and do an all out gunpowder gin of Leitrim versus bushmills whiskey none of this light stuff pasta. There's a few varying Yorkie bars you can be reviewing, the golden honeycomb one is the bogs dollocks.

[@richarddavies4322]

Maybe an air fryer (Ninja obviously) pasta cooking lesson.... always comes out very al dente for me..... and the water plays havoc with the electronics

[@bern84]

Garron, I’m somebody who is troubled by anxiety, and insomnia comes to visit more nights than not. Often I will listen to a sleepcast or a story to help fall back to sleep. If you ever lend your voice to a sleepcast, I am sure I would be one of the biggest fans.

[@TrrsnSmrg]

@bern84 such an excellent idea garron would be so good at that do at at swim 2 birds but in a mayo man's version of Wayne's world for global insomniacs

[@poodgefairy937]

I said I would get my cheeks over here and I have lmao 🤣 your hilarious you delicious specimen. 😂😂

[@user-bj3tp9ut5w]

I love your videos anyway, but that you put Farfalle in F tier first and foremost shows me that you are my soulmate. On top of all the terrible things that you rightly mention about them, I would like to add their terrible mouthfeel that just does not bring any of the satisfaction and soul healing that spaghetti or other decent pasta brings. Thanks, Garron you are truely delicious

[@CrookedSkew]

A Delicious Specimen! Also, tortellini ≠ tagliatelle : ) As a man from not too far south from you, I'd agree with that list.

[@richdorak1547]

New subscriber here ( U.S.A. ) , 50% Italian and 25% Irish . I must rebut your accusations against " bowtie " macaroni . ( we don't call any of it " pasta " ) . Bowtie is the best for dishes that require aggressive mixing . You can't break it into pieces no matter what you do to it ! ( try that with Ziti or Penne ) . Absolutely bulletproof with olive oil , garlic and broccoli.

[@Carcal12]

Sandwich making video please. I need this i will keep commenting till i get one

[@BillWhitlingham]

The perfect sandwich video already has been made. The late and truly great Mícháel Ó Muircheartaigh made it. Even Garrin can't top such beauty

[@Garron_Music]

Totally agree

[@TrrsnSmrg]

@jeramy576 I must admit to being too Franco Italian for that type of sandwich. But it is a genius video kudos to the Irish times for spotlighting him. I love the bread, but I hate buttering bread with ham . I'd have to have mustard and I'd want spinach not lettuce beefsteak tomatoes cucumbers pesto and aged cheddar with bits of rosemary in it. I've never seen cheddar with rosemary bits in it on any of the grocery shopping errands I've done while in Ireland. Do they not have enough rosemary to spare to put into cheddar or do irish people dislike the combo of rosemary and cheddar? Or have i gone to the wrong shops?

[@butterflyreflections]

He's funny, delicious and knows fractions. Stop it already. Edit: big shells are great for a sauce based on grilled sausages chopped chunky and cherry tomatoes. It's a surprise whether you get sausage, tom or sauce.

[@AnamCara719]

I love the bow tie pasta. Also the tri coloured pasta :)

[@la108293]

Comprehensive analysis. Agree with fusible, top tier but disagree on small shells, I love the gush of sauce. ❤😂

[@julieelizabeth1270]

c'mon 1m subs, Julie needs to see that purple top 💜

[@haylohayley9647]

imo manicotti is nice to eat when stuffed with ricotta and covered in marinara and cheese. But it is not pleasant to work with bc it has to be cooked before being stuffed this way, which often causes it to stick together, and the long tube shape makes it difficult to fill without ripping. Much easier to simply shove a mozzarella string cheese into each one, smother in sauce and cheese, and bake.... from my experience this is the only way to avoid being triggered by attempting to stuff otherwise. x') There's my unsolicited manicotti rant. x') I did enjoy your video. :D Also, gnocchi is pronounced "no-key". Have a nice day :D

[@k.t.rabbit9552]

Garron, how do you not know about stuffed shells? You partially cook your shells in boiling water, stuff them with herbed ricotta, and bake them in sauce, covered with shredded parmesan. They're right up there with lasagna!

[@saolálainn]

I didn't know that, thanks. Off to Google that right now😂

[@aprildawn8656]

I’m overwhelmed, so many choices, fusilli for the win 🙌

[@Ligerpride]

I'm not going to lie, I'm worried about what you'll grade my beloved fusilli.

[@Ligerpride]

Unbelievably it's your favourite! Yessss! My man you have impeccable taste.

[@bighag9773]

I think i'd have an almost identical list. You are a man of excellent tastes.

[@stephengardiner9867]

There is, I am told, a ravioli recipe that uses NETTLES as part of the filling! Harvesting the buggers must be a REAL treat!

[@catherinegrout1513]

Am learning Irish through your videos, Garron,, hoping to master the delicious accent. Watched the whole video although I don't eat pasta😂

[@FlowerChild65]

Hard hard agree on rotini and penne. They are my faves as well

[@anomieus]

I need to go re-evaluate my pantry and re-organize based on this review...

[@POWTASTICTIMES]

Fully agree that tortellini beat ravioli hands down. Love your work

[@romac9516]

I was all out of ideas but thanks to your analysis, I'm having elbows, they look like the best pasta to me

[@fairycakesxo]

I hear you about lasagne and bolognese but how do you feel about a carbonara? My absolute fave with tagliatelle definately S tier 👌

[@andrewmoriarity3521]

I'm with you on the penne! Over here, the elbow pasta is called Kraft Dinner and it is feckin everywhere!

[@rswife777]

Elbow does have its own place, Mac n Cheese!

[@LizzyKelly]

Elbows are great for macaroni salad, ditalini is great in Pasta e fagioli.

[@XeaRae]

Farfalle is actually one of my favourites. The centre bit is nicely al dente 😋

[@samtaylor377]

Farfalle is in my opinion an entry pasta,like when you throw spaghetti at the wall you kmow its done when it sticks when the middle is soft it's done. I am bias it's my favourite only with a thick sauce and cheese however

[@seraphale]

Finally! A thorough examination it was, too.

[@Saoirse.D.]

That is actually such a fair rating😂❤❤❤

[@akbender]

i can like this video without even having seen this. I am both invested in pasta shapes and garrons opinion

[@Ccamero123]

Radiatori. Little radiators. Fantastic pasta. If someone out there knows where to buy it leave me a comment. Found it in Spain. Holds the sauce and gets in all the little crevices.

[@tiapina7048]

If you don't tell us where you live is a bit difficult to help you with your shopping 😄

[@Ccamero123]

@@tiapina7048 British Columbia Canada

[@tiapina7048]

@@Ccamero123 Canada has a big Italian comunity. Have you checked online on specialized sites about Italian food? De Cecco, La Molisana and Rummo are good quality pasta brands that do radiatori and you should be able to find them in Canada

[@tiapina7048]

@@Ccamero123 Canada has a big Italian comunity. Have you checked online on specialized sites about Italian food? De Cecco, La Molisana and Rummo are good quality pasta brands that do radiatori and you should be able to find them in Canada

[@rymic72]

A breaded and fried ravioli is absolutely dead on 😋

[@katwmn17]

"We have to move on cuz I'm gettin' stressed."😂

[@jonathanlautre489]

Only real miss here was the fettuccine. It's just flat spaghetti and it's amazing. Picture makes it look like a much fancier pasta but that's just how it come's packaged

[@AWSMBTR]

Ditalini in anything else than Z-- tier is an absolute madlad opinion

[@Erasmustherobot]

On the other hand your encyclopedic knowledge of biscuits (or cookies) I defer to

[@AleksiBennettGuitar]

As a fellow lasagne man, I think you should give ravioli another shot. Ravioli can be a poor man's lasagne; solid B tier. Other than that, pretty much spot on.

[@poodgefairy937]

Oh jesus a bag of sauce!!! 😂😂😂 I agree with lasagna you can never have too much. I made it kind of the other night, not from scratch that's why I say kinda lol

[@christinecauseimanevilcar4073]

Garron!! Cork needs you!!!! Tanora shortage is going to create chaos!.. and my daughter Laura getting 4 wisdom teeth out tomorrow and we would love if you do tanora for me and her gob!!!!!!😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@karinberonius8799]

Sorry for butting in. But, all four wisdom teeth at once! Jebus! 😱 I hope she'll get a reward afterwards.

[@christinecauseimanevilcar4073]

@@karinberonius8799 😂😂😂😂

[@christinecauseimanevilcar4073]

I say jebus all the time!!!

[@karinberonius8799]

@@christinecauseimanevilcar4073 😂😂😂

[@scottsmith3749]

Garron for President 😎 can see it now. "Vote now I'm delicious"

[@ThisisPam]

I learned something new about gnocchi! No wonder I like it. Being 71.4 percent Irish myself.

[@cameliaturda6472]

" i'm dislexic , you can't make fun of me " 😂