Linguine (Italian: [liŋˈɡwiːne], English: /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/; sometimes anglicized as linguini)[1][2] is a type of pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4 millimetres (5⁄32 in) in width, which is wider than spaghetti but not as wide as fettuccine.[3][4] The name linguine means "little tongues" in Italian, where it is a plural of the feminine linguina.[5] A thinner version of linguine is called linguettine.[6] Linguine was traditionally served with sauces such as pesto but others such as tomato or fish based sauces are popular as well.[7] Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions but was originally made with durum wheat.[8] Linguine originated in Italy and is based on more traditional pastas.[9] It is a type of pasta that finds its origin in Genoa.[10] In the United States, National Linguine Day occurs on September 15 every year.[11]
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| Course | Primo |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Liguria |
| Main ingredients | Flour and egg |
| Variations | Linguettine |
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