Pasta Almanac

The difference

Spaghetti vs Spaghettini

Same round strand, different gauge. Spaghettini is the thinner one, spaghetti the standard. Spaghettini cooks faster and suits lighter oil and seafood sauces, spaghetti is the sturdier all rounder.

Gouache illustration of Spaghetti

Spaghetti

Family
Long strands
Size
250 to 300 mm long
Surface
Smooth
Cook
9 to 12 min

Wants: Tomato sauce, Carbonara, Garlic and oil

Gouache illustration of Spaghettini

Spaghettini

Family
Long strands
Size
255 to 300 mm long
Surface
Smooth
Cook
6 to 9 min

Wants: Garlic and oil, Clams, Tomato sauce

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