Tagliatelle (Tagliatelle Nests)

DeLallo Tagliatelle is an artisan egg pasta made in Northern Italy with the best durum wheat and farm-fresh eggs. Golden in hue with a flat ribbon-like appearance, these traditional noodles are extruded with bronze dies for a rougher, surface-capturing texture. Tagliatelle noodles are swirled into nests for convenience when cooking and serving.

Rich and hearty, our Tagliatelle nests are ready to take on your favorite pasta dishes. These long flat ribbons are perfect for hearty meat sauces and creamy cheese sauces—even simpler sauces of butter or olive oil and fresh herbs.

• Made in Northern Italy.
• Made with superior durum wheat and farm-fresh eggs.
• Rich flavor and beautiful golden color.
• Long, flat ribbon-like pasta.
• Extruded with bronze dies for sauce-capturing texture.
• Slow-dried at low temperatures for signature al dente bite.
• Packaged in nests for cooking and serving convenience.
• Shines in every kind of sauce: from hearty and creamy to simple.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Tagliatelle is a long, flat pasta cut that shines in so many different pasta recipes. It is a hearty egg pasta that stands up to decadent creamy sauces and chunky meat sauces, like Bolognese. Tagliatelle shines in simple sauces too—sauces of butter or olive oil with fresh herbs and vegetables. We love serving our Spinach Tagliatelle nests with a lush garlicky cream sauce—something like an Alfredo sauce but with more zip and the addition of sweet, creamy mascarpone cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Tagliatelle? Tagliatelle pasta is a traditional pasta originating in the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions of Italy. This particular cut is long and flat, known for its ribbon-like shape. Tagliatelle is a long flat pasta noodle that is thinner than fettuccine in size. Most Tagliatelle is packaged in nests to prevent sticking when cooking.

How do you Pronounce Tagliatelle? Tagliatelle is pronounced tahl-yuh-tel-ee.

What is Tagliatelle Made of? Tagliatelle is a long flat pasta made with the finest durum wheat and farm-fresh eggs.

Is Tagliatelle a Type of Egg Noodle? Yes, DeLallo Tagliatelle is an egg pasta made with farm-fresh eggs and durum wheat semolina. Egg pasta has a richer flavor and a heartier texture that stands up to big-flavored sauces.

What is the Difference Between Tagliatelle and Tagliatelle Nests? There is no difference between tagliatelle pasta and tagliatelle pasta nests. Tagliatelle is dried and packaged in nests to prevent sticking when cooking. These pasta nests are also portion-sized making them doubly convenient. 

What is the Difference Between Tagliatelle and Pappardelle? While both are long, flat ribbon-like pasta, the only difference between tagliatelle and pappardelle pastas is their size. Tagliatelle is a thinner ribbon—even thinner than fettuccine. Pappardelle is much thicker width-wise. This thicker size of Pappardelle makes it easier to capture chunky and hearty sauces.

What is the Difference Between Tagliatelle and Fettuccine? While both are long, flat pasta cuts, the biggest difference between tagliatelle and fettuccine egg pastas are their size. Tagliatelle are thinner in width than fettuccine noodles. Their flat shape makes them prone to sticking while cooking, which is why both are usually packaged in pasta nests. When speaking regionally, Tagliatelle is associated with Emilia-Romagna, where fettuccine is associated more with Tuscan or Roman cuisine.

What is Tagliatelle (Tagliatelle Nests) Used for? Tagliatelle pasta is a versatile pasta that can be used in a myriad of recipes. These long, flat ribbons shine alongside simple sauces of butter or olive oil, but can stand up to hearty meat sauces and creamy cheese sauces. Famously, tagliatelle is served up with classic bolognese and chunky vegetable-loaded sauces.

How Many Tagliatelle Nests do you Need Per Person? Servings depend on the person, but when it comes to DeLallo Tagliatelle nests, we recommend 1 nest for a side and 2 for an entrée (per person).