Capelli d'angelo de John Spottiswood

angel hair pasta = angel-hair pasta = angel's hair pasta = fine hair = capelli d'angelo Angel hair pasta is like spaghetti, only the rods are very thin. It's usually served in a broth or with very thin and delicate sauces. Equivalents: One pound dry = 1 ½ pounds fresh = 8 cups cooked Substitutes: capellini (similar, but just a bit thicker) OR vermicelli (thicker still) OR tagliolini (ribbons, not rods) OR spaghetti (much thicker) See also: PASTA