linguine

noun

lin·gui·ne liŋ-ˈgwē-nē

variants or linguini

: narrow flat pasta

Did you know?

The modern language closest to Latin is Italian, and the Italian word linguine means literally "little tongues". Linguine is only one of the types of pasta whose names describes their shapes. Others include spaghetti ("little strings"), fettuccine ("little ribbons"), penne ("little quills"), orzo ("barley"), farfalle ("butterflies"), vermicelli ("little worms"), capellini ("little hairs"), fusilli ("little spindles"), and radiatori ("little radiators"). If you're thinking about learning Italian, you could make a good start by just visiting an Italian restaurant.

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Compared to bowties or pinwheels, shells or elbows, and linguine or fettuccine, after all, ravioli has a little more substance thanks to its cheese-y filling. —

Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024 The linguine with tenerumi (a local vegetable), candied tomatoes, lemon, and Sciacca prawn tartare is a standout. —

Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 Items include lemon-pepper linguine, lemon cookies and a variety of other citrusy treats and sweets. —

Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Their shrimp linguine is the chef’s take on a classic dish, topped with Calabrian chili pesto and stracciatella cheese on top. —

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