cannelloni
cannelloni is the Italian word for a type of pasta.
Variations of the dish exist depending on the region and filling. For example, cannelloni di carne refers to cannelloni stuffed with a meat-based filling, which is common in regions like Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Tuscany. In Sicily, you may find cannelloni siciliani, which are often prepared with ingredients such as sardines, pine nuts, raisins and wild fennel.
Meaning: type of pasta (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word comes from cannello, meaning a small tube or pipe, combined with the suffix -oni, which denotes a large size.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicily, cannelloni siciliani are often made with sardines, pine nuts, raisins and wild fennel. In regions like Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Tuscany, cannelloni di carne is used to specify a meat-based filling.
How does it change in a sentence?
cannelloni is the plural form used to describe the dish, whereas cannellone is the singular form used for a single tube of pasta.
Did you know?
- The word cannelloni shares a linguistic root with cannoli, the famous Sicilian dessert, as both words refer to a 'tube' or 'reed' shape.
- The suffix -oni in cannelloni indicates large size, but in other Italian contexts it can also be used to describe someone as clumsy or to show affection.
- Beyond the kitchen, the root word cannello is used in modern Italian to describe a stove nozzle or a small pipe.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono molto i cannelloni al forno.I really like baked cannelloni.
- Hai preparato dei cannelloni con la ricotta?Did you make some cannelloni with ricotta?
- Vorrei ordinare un piatto di cannelloni.I would like to order a plate of cannelloni.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- FrancescoCosa cuciniamo per cena stasera, Sofia?What are we cooking for dinner tonight, Sofia?
- SofiaTi va di mangiare dei cannelloni?Do you feel like eating some cannelloni?
- FrancescoSì, è un'ottima idea!Yes, that's a great idea!
- SofiaAllora preparo subito la pasta.Then I will prepare the pasta right away.
