On Thu 30 Jun 2005 08:32:02a, Kate Connally wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Goomba38 wrote:
>>
>> No need to say "spaghetti noodles" instead of just spaghetti (linguini,
>> ravioli, macaroni...) It grates on the ear. Same as when people add an
>> "s" to ravioli (which is already plural) so the "s" is inappropriate.
>> Rant Over.
>> Carry On
>
> Well, sometimes, if you're trying to differentiate
> between the dish (spaghetti noodles topped with
> sauce) and the actual noodle (sans sauce) it might
> be okay to say "spaghetti noodles" so that people
> don't think you're referring to the dish. Although
> you could just say "noodles" and that would do in
> many cases but I can see where there might be a case
> where you really need to say "spaghetti noodles". :-)
>
> Kate
>

But if you just say "noodles" that could mean damn near anything. All
kinds of noodles come to mind, none of them at all like spaghetti.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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