Fedelini

/ˌfɛdəˈliːni/ noun

Definition

A type of thin pasta similar to fettuccine or linguine, with a ribbon-like shape.

Etymology

From Italian fedelini, a diminutive form related to fede meaning 'faith' or 'ribbon,' referring to the thin ribbon-like shape of the pasta strands.

Kelly Says

Italian pasta names are essentially tiny poems—fedelini literally means 'little faithful ribbons,' and like many pasta names, it describes exactly what the pasta looks like when you see it on your plate.

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