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It's time to celebrate National Linguine Day on September 15! This delicious pasta has been around since the 16th century, and is still one of the most popular dishes in many Italian restaurants today. Linguine is a flat noodle made from semolina flour, usually served with a sauce or pesto. It can also be used as an alternative to spaghetti for dishes like carbonara or bolognese. So get ready to cook up some delicious linguine for your family and friends, and enjoy this special day together!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Linguine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Linguine was invented in Italy in the 16th century, originally crafted in the regions of Campania and Liguria.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Pasta Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 18th century saw the rise of industrial pasta production, making linguine more widely available across Italy and Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Linguine in North America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Italian immigrants introduce pasta to North America during the early 20th century, with linguine becoming a staple in Italian-American cuisine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Linguine Recipe Book</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first cookbook dedicated to linguine, "Cooking with Linguine" by Felice Casucci, is published in the U.S, which includes a variety of linguine recipes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gluten-Free Linguine</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following food trends and dietary needs, gluten-free linguine made from rice, corn, and other grains becomes available in grocery stores.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Linguine Day Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Linguine Day is introduced as a day to celebrate and enjoy this traditional Italian pasta. It's celebrated annually on September 15th.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new linguine recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get in the kitchen and experiment with a new linguine recipe. Try something unique and flavorful like shrimp scampi linguine or classic alfredo sauce linguine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for linguine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and order up some delicious linguine. Whether it is with marinara, Alfredo sauce, or seafood, you can't go wrong with a plate of classic linguine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Invite friends over for a linguine dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends together and host a linguine dinner party. Make it a potluck to make it even more fun, with each guest bringing their favorite linguine dish to share.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a linguine cooking class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take an online or in-person cooking class to learn more about making the perfect linguine meal. You'll learn the basics from kneading the dough to rolling it out, and even how to make your own pasta sauces.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own pasta shapes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try your hand at making your own linguine shapes for a fun and creative way to celebrate National Linguine Day. From tagliatelle to spaghetti, try out different shapes and sizes for a unique noodle experience.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Linguine is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Linguine has a wonderful texture and flavor that makes it the perfect pasta to pair with sauces, vegetables, and proteins. It's also incredibly versatile, so regardless of what your tastes are, you can always find a dish to suit it!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Linguine is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're an experienced cook or just getting started in the kitchen, linguine doesn't require much effort to prepare. Boiling the noodles only takes around 10 minutes, and then all you have to do is mix it with your choice of sauce ingredients for a tasty meal that's ready in no time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike many other types of pasta, linguine is made from durum wheat flour which is high in protein and low in fat. This makes it an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and energy without adding unnecessary calories to your diet. Plus, it's gluten-free, which is great news for anyone with food sensitivities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linguine translates to "little tongues"</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Italian, "linguine" directly translates to "little tongues", which references the long, flat shape of this popular type of pasta.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linguine is most commonly paired with seafood</h3><p class='facts-content'>In its birthplace of Italy, particularly in the coastal regions, Linguine is traditionally served with seafood, such as clams and shrimps, and a light, flavorful sauce.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linguine has a specific thickness for optimum texture</h3><p class='facts-content'>The ideal thickness of linguine is between 4-5mm which allows for a perfectly cooked noodle with a pleasing bite and enough surface area to hold onto sauces well.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linguine is usually made from just two ingredients</h3><p class='facts-content'>Traditional linguine is typically made with just durum wheat semolina flour and water. Some homemade versions may substitute water for eggs to make an egg pasta variety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linguine is from Genoa in the Liguria region of Italy</h3><p class='facts-content'>The city of Genoa, located in the coastal region of Liguria, is famed as the birthplace of linguine. The region's cuisine is known for its prominent use of seafood, fresh herbs, and olives.</p></div></div>
National Linguine Day is celebrated on September 15 every year. In 2024 National Linguine Day will occur on a Sunday.
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