capellini
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capellini
< Italian, diminutive of capello hair
Example Sentences
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Vermicelli or capellini pasta work in this recipe, but the noodles should be broken to make toasting them easier.
From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023
Obviously Shakespeare was referring to angel hair and capellini when he wrote Romeo and Juliet.
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2022
My dad is an incredible cook, and pasta alla Siciliana or capellini with sundried tomatoes would follow, with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano lightly sprinkled on top.
From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2021
Dinner is also served with a “Duck Duet” — duck confit and a seared duck breast — or charcoal capellini, as well as a bar with craft cocktails.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2019
Tagliarini, tortilini, macaroni, spaghetti, capellini, percatelli, tagliatelli, and all the seventy and two other varieties.
From Bohemian San Francisco Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining. by Edwords, Clarence E. (Clarence Edgar)
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