Linguine

Linguine
TypePasta
Place of originItaly
Region or stateLiguria
Main ingredientsFlour, egg
VariationsLinguettine
Food energy
(per serving)
Depends on serving kcal

Linguine (Italian: [liŋˈɡwiːne], lit. 'little tongues';[1] English: /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/; sometimes anglicized as linguini)[2][3] is a type of Italian pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette, but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4 millimetres (5⁄32 in) in width, which is wider than spaghetti, but not as wide as fettuccine.[4][5] Linguine was traditionally served with sauces such as pesto, but others such as tomato or fish based sauces are popular as well.[6]

Linguine originated in Italy and is based on more traditional pastas.[7] It is a type of pasta that finds its origin in the city of Genoa.[8] Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions, but was originally made with durum wheat.[9] In the United States, National Linguine Day occurs on 15 September every year.[10]

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  10. ^ "NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Linguine Day". KX NEWS. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-04-26.