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Angel Hair Pasta is like very thin spaghetti, thinner even than vermicelli. Generally used in a broth, or with very thin, fine sauces. Not for use with heavy, rich sauces.

Language Notes
"Capello" means a hair; "capelli" means hair (plural). "Capelli d'angelo" means "hair of an angel".

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Amori, Angel Hair Pasta, Bigoli, Bucatini, Capellini, Cavatelli, Conchiglie, Corn Pasta, Elicoidali, Farfalle, Fettuccine, Fusilli, Gigli Pasta, Gnocchi, Lagana, Linguine, Lumache, Malloreddus, Mezze Penne, Pappardelle, Penne, Pizzoccheri, Radiatori, Rascatieddi, Rotini, Spaghettini, Spaghetti, Strangozzi, Tagliatelle, Testaroli, Tortiglioni, Trenette Pasta, Trenne Pasta, Trofie, Vermicelli, Vermicelloni, Whole Wheat Pasta, Ziti

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