How to pronounce Cavatelli

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kavaˈtɛlli/. In plain English letters that is kah-vah-TEL-lee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Cavatelli?

Cavatelli is a noodle dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Molise and Apulia. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and pork. It tastes savory.

Where Cavatelli comes from

Cavatelli is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Molise.

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Food of Italy

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