Ask Difference

Tagliatelle vs. Fettuccini — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Tagliatelle and Fettuccini

ADVERTISEMENT

Definitions

Tagliatelle

Tagliatelle (Italian pronunciation: [taʎʎaˈtɛlle] (listen); from the Italian tagliare, meaning "to cut") are a traditional type of pasta from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions of Italy. Individual pieces of tagliatelle are long, flat ribbons that are similar in shape to fettuccine and are traditionally about 6 mm (0.24 in) wide.

Fettuccini

A long, broad, thick noodle; a type of pasta having this shape.

Tagliatelle

Pasta in narrow flat strips, usually somewhat thinner and often narrower than fettuccine.

Fettuccini

Pasta in flat strips wider than linguine

Tagliatelle

A dish made with such strips of pasta.

Tagliatelle

Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta, originally from Emilia-Romagna, sliced from a rolled-out sheet.
ADVERTISEMENT

Tagliatelle

Pasta cut in narrow ribbons

Popular Comparisons

Featured Comparisons

Trending Comparisons

New Phrases