Sedani Explained

Sedani
Alternate Name:Sedanini, cornetti, diavoletti, diavolini, folletti; or zanne d'elefante if smooth.[1]
Country:Italy
Type:Pasta
Main Ingredient:Durum wheat, water
Variations:Sedanini

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, they were renamed sedani (from sedano, meaning 'celery') after the trade of ivory was banned.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hildebrand, Caz. Géométrie de la pasta. Marabout. Kenedy, Jacob., Salsa, Patrice. 2011. 9782501072441. Paris. 224. 762599005.