The difference
Fettuccine vs Tagliolini
Same flat egg ribbon, graded by width. Tagliolini is the narrow one, barely wider than a strand, made for delicate sauces and broths. Fettuccine is the broader Roman cut, wide enough to carry butter and cream. When in doubt, the thinner ribbon is tagliolini.
Tagliolini
- Family
- Ribbons
- Size
- 2 to 3 mm wide
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 1 to 2 min
Wants: Butter and parmesan, Broth, Lemon
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