Linguine

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Linguine
Linguine.jpg
Type Pasta
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Liguria
Main ingredients Flour, egg
Variations Linguettine
Food energy
(per serving)
Depends on serving  kcal

Linguine (Italian: [liŋˈɡwiːne] , lit.'little tongues' [1] ; English: /lɪŋˈɡwni/ ; sometimes anglicized as linguini) [2] [3] is a type of Italian pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette , but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4 millimetres (532 in) in width, which is wider than spaghetti, but not as wide as fettuccine. [4] [5] Linguine was traditionally served with sauces such as pesto, but others such as tomato or fish based sauces are popular as well. [6] Linguine originated in Italy and is based on more traditional pastas. [7] It is a type of pasta that finds its origin in the city of Genoa. [8] Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions, but was originally made with durum wheat. [9] In the United States, National Linguine Day occurs on 15 September every year. [10]

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Etymology

Linguine comes from the Latin word lingua, meaning 'tongue'. The modern language closest to Latin is Italian, and the Italian word linguine, plural of the feminine linguina, means 'little tongues'. A thinner version of linguine is called linguettine. [11] Linguine is one of the types of pasta whose name describes its shape (narrow flat pasta). [1]

History

Linguine, a type of flattened spaghetti, was initially documented in the 1700s in Genoa, Italy, by Giulio Giacchero, an economist writer; Giacchero, author of a book on the economy of Genoa in the 1700's, writes about linguine served with green beans, potatoes and a Genovese specialty—basil pesto. [12] He claims it was the typical festive dish of Ligurian families of the 1700s. [13]

Liguria is the coastal region in far northwest Italy on the Ligurian Sea, dominated by the ancient port of Genoa. Basil pesto is a traditional dish there, and is often called by its full name pesto alla genovese. That is why pesto dishes are typically served over linguine. [14]

Production

The production of linguine involves mixing semolina flour or durum flour and water to form a dough, which is then rolled out and cut into flat strands. Traditionally, pasta-making was a labor-intensive process carried out by hand, but modern production methods have streamlined the process. [15]

Wheat can also be ground into whole-wheat flour, then kneaded with water to make whole grain linguine. [16]

Nutrition

Linguine
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 433 kcal (1,810 kJ)
58.9 g
Dietary fibre 2.2 g
Fat
17.8 g
8.89 g
Vitamins and minerals
Minerals Quantity
%DV
Calcium
13%
167 mg
Iron
9%
1.6 mg
Sodium
55%
1270 mg
Other constituentsQuantity
Cholesterol 11 mg

Source: USDA [17]
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [18] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. [19]

Linguine provides sources of energy, carbohydrates, fibers, fat, protein, and minerals. [17]

Preparation

Dry linguine is cooked in a pot of salted, boiling water.

The linguine is stirred gently to prevent sticking together and cooked for 8–10 minutes or until al dente.

While the noodles cook, desired sauce is prepared in a separate pan. Linguine is then drained using a colander. A small cup of pasta water is reserved as it is used to adjust the consistency of sauce later. [20]

Linguine vs. spaghetti

Linguine and spaghetti are two pasta types in Italian cuisine. [21] These pastas have several similarities and one key difference:

Shape:

Wheat:

Long pasta:

Preparation:

See also

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