Linguine

Linguine
Alternative names Trenette, bavette
Type Pasta
Course Primo
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Liguria
Main ingredients Flour and egg
Variations Linguettine

Linguine (/lɪŋˈɡwiːni/; Italian: [liŋˈɡwiːne]) is a type of pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4 millimetres (0.16 in) in width, which is wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettuccine. The name linguine means "little tongues" in Italian, where it is a plural of the feminine linguina. Linguine are also called trenette or bavette. A thinner version of linguine is called linguettine.

Origins

Linguine originated in Genoa and the Liguria region of Italy. Linguine alle vongole (linguine with clams) and trenette al pesto are popular uses of this pasta.

While spaghetti traditionally accompanies meat and tomato dishes, linguine are often served with seafood or pesto. Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions.

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