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linguini

  • a variation of linguine.
    linguine
    noun
    a type of pasta in long, slender, nearly flat strips that have a slight curvature along their length.

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Kristin McGrath, a senior editor for the deal-hunting site The Krazy Coupon Lady, recommends going for the coconut shrimp or shrimp scampi and passing on the shrimp linguini alfredo.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

For $20, guests could choose unlimited garlic shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, shrimp linguini alfredo and plenty more... it's truly too good of a deal to pass on!

From Salon Nov. 30, 2023

Do you want linguini, potato, rice pilaf or veggies?

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2023

That opens the door for yams, linguini with clams and, as a reward, donut holes.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2022

Hugh's saffron linguini resembles a miniature turban, topped with architectural spires of shrimp.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris