Orecchiette are "little ears", since the tiny pasta bowls look like, well, ears. Each dip fills deliciously with sauce. Since it's a small pasta, orecchiette is generally paired with less chunky sauces like alfredo or marinara.

Recipe: Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella And Basil (Cookthink)
Recipe: Orecchiette With Broccoli Raab And Parmesan (Cookthink)