tagliatelle

noun

ta·​glia·​tel·​le ˌtäl-yä-ˈte-(ˌ)lā How to pronounce tagliatelle (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: pasta in the form of narrow ribbons : fettuccine
The tagliatelle with roasted sweet corn and jalapeno had a spicy kick and nice crunch from the seasonal vegetables.Bruce Sanderson

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Shrimp, oysters, mussels and seafood tagliatelle. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 Storico Fresco Alimentari's excellent handmade pastas bolster classic dishes like tagliatelle alla bolognese. Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026 Bologna’s tagliatelle al ragù calls for minced beef and pancetta, a base of carrots, celery and onion, plus tomatoes, red wine, milk and broth. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 This region, famous throughout the world for Ferrari and Lamborghini and the best restaurant in the world in Osteria Francescana (although, frankly, nothing beats Rossella’s tagliatelle at La Montana) might one day also be renowned as the place Italian football reset and relaunched. James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tagliatelle

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from tagliare to cut, from Late Latin taliare — more at tailor

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tagliatelle was in 1899

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“Tagliatelle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tagliatelle. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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