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"The elegant bridge between pasta and sauce."
Definition
A long, flat, narrow pasta, wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine, originating from Genoa. Its shape is ideal for thinner, oil-based sauces.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Linguine are:
Chef’s Secret
The flat side of linguine holds thin, oil-based sauces beautifully. When preparing, finish cooking the pasta directly in the sauce for the last minute to meld flavors.
Best Substitutes
Spaghetti
Fettuccine
Tagliatelle
Buying Guide
Look for durum wheat semolina; bronze-die extruded for texture; check for consistent shape.