Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cascatelli

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cas-catel-li
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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."
"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."
"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."

Etymology

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.

Origin

Source language: Italian

Word Breakdown

Root: cascatelle

Questions

What does cascatelli mean?: A type of pasta consisting of one flat piece joined at right angles to two ruffle-shaped pieces.
Where does cascatelli come from?: It is traced to Italian.

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