Wikipedia Article About Cavatappi on Wikipedia Cavatappi or Scoobi Do is an "S" shaped macaroni noodle. Cavatappi means "corkscrew" in Italian. A short s-shaped pasta tube that resembles a small corkscrew. Its slender, spiral shape makes it suitable for serving with sauces, in salads, and in casseroles. Other pasta varieties that may be substituted include cavatelli, elbow macaroni, farfalle, and fusilli.