Linguine Explained

Linguine
Country:Italy
Region:Liguria
Type:Pasta
Main Ingredient:Flour, egg
Variations:Linguettine
Calories:Depends on serving

Linguine (pronounced as /it/; sometimes anglicized as linguini,[1] [2] English: ; [3]) is a type of Italian pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette, but elliptical in section rather than flat. It is about 4mm 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origin in the city of Genoa.[8] Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions, but was originally made with durum wheat.[9] In the United States, National Linguine Day occurs on 15 September every year.[10]

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).[3]

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
Kcal:433
Carbs:58.9 g
Protein:8.89 g
Fibre:2.2 g
Fat:17.8 g
Cholesterol:11 mg
Calcium Mg:167
Iron Mg:1.6
Sodium Mg:1270
Note:Source: USDA[17]

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.[18]

Linguine vs. spaghetti

Linguine and spaghetti are two pasta types in Italian cuisine.[19] These pastas have several similarities and one key difference:

Shape:

Wheat:

Long pasta:

Preparation:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: linguini . Lexico UK English Dictionary . Oxford University Press.
  2. Web site: linguina in Vocabolario - Treccani . 2022-06-14 . www.treccani.it . it-IT.
  3. Web site: Definition of LINGUINE. www.merriam-webster.com. en. 2020-02-11.
  4. Web site: Fresh Pasta widths and serving sizes Lasagne sheets and Asian Noodles. www.cucinafoods.co.nz. 2020-02-11. 2019-12-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20191219023649/https://www.cucinafoods.co.nz/Pasta+Guide/Fresh+Pasta.html. dead.
  5. Web site: CNN Food Central - Resources: Pasta Shapes and Sizes. www.cnn.com. 2020-02-11.
  6. Web site: Linguine. 2018-08-24. Pasta Fits. en-US. 2020-02-11.
  7. Web site: About Linguine. ifood.tv. en. 2020-02-11.
  8. Web site: Linguine, su barillafoodservice.it. URL consultato l'11 marzo 2019. .
  9. Web site: 2019-06-01 . The Difference Between Linguine, Spaghetti and Fettuccine . 2020-02-11 . Pastamania . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-09-15 . NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Linguine Day . 2024-04-26 . KX NEWS . en-US.
  11. Web site: Linguine & Linguettine . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161019222409/http://www.ultimatecookingguide.com/food/pasta-noodles/pasta/ribbon-pasta/linguine-linguettine.html . 2016-10-19 . 2020-02-11 . www.ultimatecookingguide.com.
  12. Web site: Spotlight Series: All About Linguine . 2024-04-13 . DeLallo . en.
  13. Web site: Tronson . Signe . 2021-07-20 . A Little Linguini History . 2024-04-24 . Pastini.
  14. Book: Taste Pasta.
  15. Web site: The Glorious Pasta of Italy - The Libraries Consortium - OverDrive . 2024-04-26 . The Libraries Consortium . en.
  16. News: Clark . Melissa . 2010-10-12 . Fiber Meets Flavor in New Whole-Grain Pastas . 2024-04-24 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  17. Web site: FoodData Central . 2024-04-25 . fdc.nal.usda.gov.
  18. Web site: New Cookbook . 2024-04-24 . Pasta Grannies . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2022-11-16 . Popular types of pasta: Why their shape matters . 2024-04-24 . tangent.usatoday.com . en-us.
  20. Web site: ThriftBooks . All Editions of 123 Seafood Linguine Recipes: Discover Seafood Linguine Cookbook NOW! . 2024-04-26 . ThriftBooks . en.
  21. News: Jenkins . Nancy Harmon . 1997-09-17 . From Italy, the Truth About Pasta; The Italians know that less is more: a call for a return to basics . 2024-04-26 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  22. News: Heloise . 2023-05-18 . Hints From Heloise: The meaning of ‘al dente’ . 2024-04-26 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.

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