Sedani

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Sedani
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Sedani rigati
Alternative namesSedanini, cornetti, diavoletti, diavolini, folletti; or zanne d'elefante if smooth. [1]
Type Pasta
Place of origin Italy
Main ingredients Durum wheat, water
VariationsSedanini

Sedani is a type of pasta slightly larger than macaroni, with a similar slight bend. They can be smooth (lisce) or furrowed (rigati).

Initially named zanne d'elefante (lit.'elephant tusks'), they were renamed sedani (from sedano, meaning 'celery') after the trade of ivory was banned. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hildebrand, Caz (2011). Géométrie de la pasta. Kenedy, Jacob., Salsa, Patrice. Paris: Marabout. p. 224. ISBN   9782501072441. OCLC   762599005.