Uncommon pasta shapes are starting to reach more U.S. grocery shelves as major brands and retailers expand their assortments beyond traditional cuts, giving shoppers more variety without changing how they cook at home. The shift signifies growing interest in something new and different, even as pasta remains a steady, low-cost staple in many households.

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