Capellini (; ) is a thin variety of

pasta Pasta (, ; ) is a type of food typically made from an Leavening agent, unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or Eggs as food, eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. Pasta was originally on ...

, with a diameter ranging from . It is made in the form of long, thin strands, similar to

spaghetti Spaghetti () is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta.spaghetti
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. (, ; hence, in English) is even thinner, with a diameter ranging from . It is often sold in a nest-like shape. has been popular in Italy since at least the 14th century and is known for its delicate, light texture. Its thinness best suits it for

soup Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot – though it is sometimes served chilled – made by cooking or otherwise combining meat or vegetables with Stock (food), stock, milk, or water. According to ''The Oxford Compan ...

s or dishes with light

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s, such as those made with

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or vegetables. It is also a popular choice for dishes with Asian-inspired flavors, as it can easily absorb the flavors of the accompanying ingredients.

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Cuisine of Liguria Types of pasta {{Pasta-stub

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