Long · flat
Linguine
Compare linguine with spaghetti and learn why its flat strands suit seafood, pesto and smooth lemon sauces.
≈Long narrow ribbons, flatter and slightly wider than spaghetti.
Origin
Linguine comes from Liguria. The name refers to little tongues.
Texture
Silky surface with more sauce contact than a round strand.
Cooking
Separate the flat strands during the first minute. Finish gently to avoid breaking them.
Sauce pairing
What linguine holds well.
- Seafood sauces
- Pesto
- Lemon and butter emulsions
Famous dishes
- Pasta al Limone
- Linguine alle Vongole
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