The difference
Tagliatelle vs Tagliolini
Same egg-ribbon family, cut to very different widths. Tagliatelle is the medium Bolognese ribbon for ragu, tagliolini is much narrower, almost a thread, made for lighter sauces and for broth. The width is the whole difference.
Tagliatelle
- Family
- Ribbons
- Size
- 6 to 8 mm wide
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 5 to 10 min
Wants: Ragu Bolognese, Alfredo, Pesto Genovese
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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