fettuccinis
Wide Italian ribbons
Fettuccinis is the plural of fettuccine, a flat ribbon-shaped pasta.
The word is already plural in Italian, so fettuccinis represents a double plural—common when Italian food terms are anglicized.
The menu offered three fettuccinis: Alfredo, primavera, and carbonara.
Buttery parmesan pasta sauce
- carbonaraEgg-and-pork pasta
- bologneseHearty Italian meat sauce
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
- marinaraSeasoned tomato sauce
primavera · arrabbiata · bechamel · vodka sauce · puttanesca · amatriciana · gorgonzola · aglio e olio
Flat ribbon pasta
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
- spaghettiLong thin cylindrical pasta
- pappardelleWide flat Italian noodles
- capelliniExtremely fine pasta
penne · rigatoni · farfalle · bucatini · vermicelli · tortellini · ravioli · lasagna
Tender but resistant
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- colanderKitchen bowl for draining
- tossingLight underhand throw
simmering · stirring · pasta water · timing · coating · plating · garnishing · fresh herbs
Warm and substantial
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- indulgentToo willing to yield
- creamySmooth and rich
rich · warming · homestyle · filling · nostalgic · cozy · family dinner · celebration
alfredo
Buttery parmesan pasta sauce
marinara · primavera · arrabbiata · bechamel · vodka sauce · puttanesca · amatriciana · gorgonzola · aglio e olio · fra diavolo
tagliatelle
Flat ribbon pasta
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
- spaghettiLong thin cylindrical pasta
- pappardelleWide flat Italian noodles
capellini · penne · rigatoni · farfalle · bucatini · vermicelli · tortellini · ravioli · lasagna · gnocchi
al dente
Tender but resistant
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- colanderKitchen bowl for draining
tossing · simmering · stirring · pasta water · timing · coating · plating · garnishing · fresh herbs · finishing
hearty
Warm and substantial
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- indulgentToo willing to yield
creamy · rich · warming · homestyle · filling · nostalgic · cozy · family dinner · celebration · traditional
trattoria
Casual Italian restaurant
- fettuccine AlfredoPasta in butter-cheese sauce