One of the most precious types of pasta in the world. They date back to the prehistory of pasta, are incredibly slender and ready to eat in the time it takes to bring the water to a boil. Even more slender threads of pasta exist: skeins of Capelvenere and Capelli d'angelo (angel's hair), mentioned in menus from the 1500's, when they were used to make crisp sweets. Capellini can be made of egg pasta or semolina pasta, and can be cooked in broth or seasoned with a variety of sauces. So very delicate and easy to digest, capellini are loved by children, preferably with butter and cheese or a light sauce.