Sedani is a type of pasta slightly larger than macaroni, with a similar slight bend. They can be smooth (lisce) or furrowed (rigati).

Sedani
Sedani rigati
Alternative namesSedanini, cornetti, diavoletti, diavolini, folletti; or zanne d'elefante if smooth.[1]
TypePasta
Place of originItaly
Main ingredientsDurum wheat, water
VariationsSedanini

Initially named zanne d'elefante (lit.'elephant tusks'), they were renamed sedani (from sedano, meaning 'celery') after the trade of ivory was banned.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hildebrand, Caz (2011). Géométrie de la pasta. Kenedy, Jacob., Salsa, Patrice. Paris: Marabout. p. 224. ISBN 9782501072441. OCLC 762599005.