September 15 is National Linguine Day

Linguine Aglio E Olio. Photo credit: Life's Ambrosia

linguine (often spelled linguini)
Part of Speech: n
Definition: a type of pasta in long, slender, flat strips
Pronunciation: ling-gwee-nee
Etymology: circa 1948, from Italian meaning "little tongues"
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Considering this blog is called Jenny's Noodle, it's pretty much mandatory that I announce today's food holiday -- September 15 is National Linguine Day!

Give one of these recipes a twirl:

• Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
• Linguine alla Vongole
• Linguine Bolognese

Buon appetito!