The difference
Mafaldine vs Tagliolini
Both are egg ribbons, but mafaldine is a medium band trimmed with a ruffle down each edge, while tagliolini is a narrow flat strip with clean edges. Mafaldine's frills grab a richer sauce, tagliolini's thin smooth body suits broth and light dressings. The ruffle and the width are the tell.
Mafaldine
- Family
- Ribbons
- Size
- 260 mm long
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 8 to 11 min
Wants: Neapolitan ragu, Ricotta sauce, Ragu
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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