Cappellini This page first published: Feb 24, 2004 · Updated: Jun 9, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Cappellini is a hat-shaped circle of pasta. It is often confused in writing with capellini, which has only 1 “p.” Language Notes “Cappello” means hat; “cappellini” means little hats (plural). Note the two “p’s” — not the same as capellini.