Definition
peperoncino
noun
- a small, thin, hot red chili pepper used in Italian cooking, or a pasta dish seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili peppers
Usage: Italian origin; commonly used in Italian cuisine
Examples
- The chef added sliced peperoncino to the olive oil for extra heat.
- Spaghetti al peperoncino is a classic Roman pasta dish.
- Dried peperoncino peppers are often hung in Italian kitchens for decoration and cooking.
- A pinch of peperoncino can transform a simple dish into something spicy.
- The restaurant served fresh peperoncino peppers alongside the antipasti.