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
The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was appliance, capellini, pelican and pinnacle.
From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2022
It's been described as being in between capellini and tagliatelle, which, to me, sounds like spaghetti.
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
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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