linguine
Definition
Noun: * A type of pasta made in long, slender, flat strips. It is similar to fettuccine but is typically narrower.
Usage
- Linguine is an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance in general.
- The chef prepared fresh linguine for the pasta dish.
- It can be used in a countable sense when referring to types or servings.
- This restaurant offers three different linguines: plain, spinach, and squid ink.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Linguine" is often associated with specific regional Italian sauces, particularly seafood-based sauces from Liguria.
- The classic pairing is linguine alle vongole (linguine with clams).
Variants and Related Words
- Linguini: An alternative, less common spelling of the same word.
- Fettuccine: A similar flat pasta, but wider than linguine.
- Tagliatelle: Another flat ribbon pasta, traditionally from Emilia-Romagna.
Synonyms
- Pasta, noodle (though "noodle" is a broader, more general term not specific to Italian cuisine).
Related Phrases
- Linguine alle vongole: Linguine with clams.
- Linguine al pesto: Linguine with pesto sauce.
Noun
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pasta in long slender flat strips
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