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• Linguine is a type of Italian pasta that is flat and long and resembles spaghetti.

• Fast Facts

  1. Alternate spelling: linguini
  2. The name linguine means "little tongues" in Italian
  3. Originated in Campania, Italy
  4. Typically served with seafood

• The History of Pasta

  The widely accepted theory is that the Arab invasions of Europe influenced the regional cuisine of Italy and that they introduced a dried noodle to Sicily around the 12th century. At that time, great quantities were being produced in Palermo and it was often a laborious all-day process.

• Linguine alle Vongole

  One of the most popular and classic linguine dishes is linguine alle vongole, which is Italian for "linguine with clams." This dish is made with cooked linguine, clams, olive oil, butter, garlic, white wine and fresh Italian parsley.

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