Tortiglioni facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Elicoidali |
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| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | durum wheat, water |
Tortiglioni are a type of pasta, similar to rigatoni but larger and with deeper grooves which spiral around the pasta.
They take their name from the Latin word torquere, meaning "to twist". A tortiglione is a characteristic design from the lathe used in pasta manufacturing, with vertical ridges.
See also
In Spanish: Tortiglioni para niños
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