tagliatelle

American  

[tahl-yuh-tel-ee, tah-lyah-tel-le] / ˌtɑl yəˈtɛl i, ˌtɑ lyɑˈtɛl lɛ /

noun

1. egg noodles cut in long, flat pieces.

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tagliatelle British  

/ ˌtæljəˈtɛlɪ /

noun

1. a form of pasta made in narrow strips

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Etymology

Origin of tagliatelle

< Italian: flat noodles, equivalent to tagliat- (past participle stem of tagliare to cut < Late Latin tāliāre; tailor ¹ ) + -elle, plural of -ella -elle

Example Sentences

Adebimpe exclaimed between bites of mushroom tagliatelle, adopting a bumpkin commentator’s voice.

From New York Times

As evening descends, head to Mareluna on the terrace of the castle overlooking the bay for Mediterranean food and wine with dishes like cuttlefish tagliatelle with avocado and smoked herring eggs.

From New York Times

If it’s not available, tagliatelle is the best substitute, followed by fettuccine.

From Washington Times

Some of the diners refuse to try the cricket tagliatelle, but those who do - including me - are surprised at how good it tastes.

From BBC

I always say simple is best, so if you have a pasta machine then making tagliarini, tagliatelle or pappardelle is the simplest pasta shape.

From Salon