angel hair pasta = angel-hair pasta = angel's hair pasta = fine hair = capelli d'angelo Angel hair pasta is like spaghetti, only the rods are very thin. It's usually served in a broth or with very thin and delicate sauces. Equivalents: One pound dry = 1 ฝ pounds fresh = 8 cups cooked Substitutes: CAPELLINI (similar, but just a bit thicker) OR VERMICELLI (thicker still) OR TAGLIOLINI (ribbons, not rods) OR SPAGHETTI (much thicker) See also: PASTA
bigoli Pronunciation: BEE-go-lee Notes: This Venetian pasta resembles thick spaghetti, only it has a rough surface to better absorb flavorful sauces. It's good with shellfish, beans, or hearty meat sauces. Substitutes: spaghetti OR vermicelloni