The difference
Mafaldine vs Tagliatelle
Both are flat ribbons, but mafaldine has ruffled edges on both sides and runs a bit wider, a little crown of a noodle, while tagliatelle is a plain flat egg ribbon. The frills on mafaldine catch more of a rich sauce along the edges.
Mafaldine
- Family
- Ribbons
- Size
- 260 mm long
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 8 to 11 min
Wants: Neapolitan ragu, Ricotta sauce, Ragu
Tagliatelle
- Family
- Ribbons
- Size
- 6 to 8 mm wide
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 5 to 10 min
Wants: Ragu Bolognese, Alfredo, Pesto Genovese
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