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Long Pasta

Long pasta is a family of strands and ribbons, including spaghetti, linguine and pappardelle.

Shape
Strands and ribbons
Examples
Spaghetti, linguine, pappardelle

Compare strands and ribbons

Start with the profile: spaghetti give you a strand, linguine a flattened shape and pappardelle a flat ribbon. De Cecco’s individual descriptions suggest olive oil and Parmigiano for spaghetti, pesto for linguine and creamy sauces for pappardelle. Try one of those combinations as a way to explore the family.

Worth knowing next

  1. SpaghettiCompare spaghetti’s long strands; try them with olive oil and Parmigiano.
  2. LinguineCompare linguine’s narrow, flattened strands; try them with pesto or seafood.
  3. PappardelleCompare pappardelle’s long, flat ribbons; try them with a game sauce or creamy cheese sauce.
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