The difference
Spaghettini vs Capellini
Both are fine round strands, but capellini, angel hair, is finer still, under a millimeter across, while spaghettini is a thin spaghetti. Capellini wants the lightest broth or oil and cooks in a minute, spaghettini takes a slightly fuller sauce.
Spaghettini
- Family
- Long strands
- Size
- 255 to 300 mm long
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 6 to 9 min
Wants: Garlic and oil, Clams, Tomato sauce
Capellini
- Family
- Long strands
- Size
- 0.85 to 0.92 mm across
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 2 to 4 min
Wants: Garlic and oil, Butter and sage, Tomato sauce
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