noun
- Plural of capellini; very thin, delicate strands of pasta, thinner than spaghetti.
Usage: Culinary term; Often used in Italian cuisine
Examples
- She cooked capellinis with a light olive oil and garlic sauce.
- Capellinis are delicate and cook very quickly, usually in just a few minutes.
- The restaurant served capellinis topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.
- Because capellinis are so thin, they pair well with light, delicate sauces.
- I prefer capellinis over thicker pasta when I want a more refined dish.