cascatelli

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noun

A type of pasta consisting of one flat piece joined at right angles to two ruffle-shaped pieces.

OriginItalian cascatelle →
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Meanings

nouncascatelli (plural cascatelli)
  1. A type of pasta consisting of one flat piece joined at right angles to two ruffle-shaped pieces.

    This recipe for Cascatelli with Tomatoes and Corn is the perfect recipe for showcasing this pasta's best attribute: "forkability". Little kernels of corn fresh off the cob nestle their way into this pasta shape's nooks and crannies.

    2021 July 29, Gianna Nebbia, “Cascatelli with Tomatoes and Corn”, in On the Bias, archived from the original on 11 Dec 2023
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    1. Cascatelli With Green Olives, Calabrian Chiles and Lemony Tuna This simple pantry pasta is full of flavor powerhouses: green olives, tuna, citrus, garlic and Calabrian chiles. Be sure to use a ridged pasta shape such as cascatelli that will grab onto all the delicious bits.

    2024 November 11, Anna Luisa Rodriguez, “6 go-to dinner recipes for busy weeknights”, in The Washington Post

    Ready to fall in love with cascatelli all over again? Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, celebrating with seasonal favorites, or craving some hearty comfort food, we’ve got you covered. Dive into our roundup of 18 Delicious Cascatelli Recipes for Every Occasion and discover your next pasta obsession.

    2025 May 15, “18 Delicious Cascatelli Recipes for Every Occasion”, in Bunny style guide, archived from the original on 14 Jun 2025

Origin

  1. Italiancascatelle“waterfalls”
  2. Englishcascatelli

Coined by American podcaster Dan Pashman in 2021, from Italian cascatelle (“waterfalls”, diminutive), with pronunciation affected by analogy to pasta names such as macaroni, spaghetti, etc.

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APA

cascatelli. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cascatelli

MLA

“cascatelli.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cascatelli. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cascatelli,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cascatelli.

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