The difference
Vermicelli vs Capellini
Both are fine round strands, but capellini, angel hair, is the finest there is, while vermicelli sits near a standard spaghetti. Capellini cooks in a minute and wants the lightest broth or oil, vermicelli takes a fuller sauce.
Vermicelli
- Family
- Long strands
- Size
- 2.08 to 2.14 mm across
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 12 to 14 min
Wants: Tomato sauce, Garlic and oil, Clams
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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