A little reason to celebrate
National Linguine Day
Food · September 15
A day for linguine, the flat, narrow ribbon pasta from Italy that pairs especially well with clam sauce, pesto and other light sauces.
National Linguine Day falls on Wednesday, September 15, 2027. That is 323 days away.
Linguine is a long, flat pasta, a little wider than spaghetti and narrower than fettuccine. Its name comes from the Italian word for little tongues, which describes the shape better than you might expect once you look closely at a strand.
The flat shape matters at the table. It gives sauce more surface to cling to than a round noodle, so thin, glossy sauces coat it well instead of sliding off. That is why linguine shows up so often with seafood, especially clams cooked with garlic, olive oil and white wine. Pesto is another classic partner, and so is a simple toss of butter, lemon and black pepper.
Most linguine sold in stores is dried and made from durum wheat semolina and water. Fresh versions, often made with egg, cook in a few minutes and feel softer and silkier. Either way, the usual advice from cooks is to salt the water well and save a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. A splash of it helps a sauce turn smooth and stick to the pasta.
People mark the day mostly by eating it, at home or at a favorite Italian American restaurant, where linguine with clam sauce has been a menu standard for generations. Twirling it on a fork takes a bit of practice. The strands are slippery, and the flat ones seem to have opinions about which way they want to go.
Ways to celebrate
- Cook linguine with garlic, olive oil and clams or another simple seafood sauce.
- Try making fresh linguine by hand with flour and eggs.
- Toss linguine with homemade pesto and a little of the pasta water.
- Share a plate of linguine with family or a neighbor.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 15 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, September 15 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 15 |
| 2029 | Saturday, September 15 |
| 2030 | Sunday, September 15 |
All national days on September 15
Also on September 15
Categories: Food days