Linguine

Linguine

Linguine (/lɪŋˈɡwiːni/; Italian: [liŋˈɡwiːne]) is a type of pasta that is popular in Italian cuisine. The name linguine means "little tongues" in Italian, which refers to the long, flat shape of the pasta.

Etymology

The term linguine originates from the Italian word 'lingua' which means tongue, combined with the diminutive suffix '-ine'. This is in reference to the pasta's long, flat shape that resembles a small tongue.

Related Terms

• Pasta: A staple food of traditional Italian cuisine, typically made from an unleaded dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs.
• Italian cuisine: The food typical of Italy, characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients.
• Spaghetti: A long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin that is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.
• Fettuccine: A type of pasta popular in Roman and Tuscan cuisine. It is a flat thick pasta made of egg and flour, wider than but similar to the tagliatelle typical of Bologna.
• Tagliatelle: A traditional pasta from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions of Italy.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Linguine
• Wikipedia's article - Linguine

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