The first shape of Pasta existed, here is the historical evidence
Long, short, huge, grooved, smooth, with egg, bronze cut, broth pasta, broken,…
Pasta portion size in Italy? Let’s talk about it
In Italy, pasta is taken so seriously that every recipe and situation…
Is Gnocchi considered Pasta? Italian responds
There is no Italy without pasta and there is no pasta without…
What are the different types of Italian Ragu sauce?
Most traditional Italian dishes have humble origins and have their roots in…
Do Italians eat pasta without sauce? (the real Plain Pasta)
When talking about Italian pasta, all the typical tomato-sauce-based recipes come to…
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Difference between penne lisce and penne rigate? [Smooth vs Ridged]
Penne lisce (smooth penne) and penne rigate (ridged penne) are two classic…
10 Most Popular Pasta Brand in Italy [ranking]
Anyone who has ever visited Italy, or who is fond of Italian…
Do Italians rinse pasta before (or after) cooking?
Cooking a pasta dish is very simple but there are some mistakes…
What do Italians mean with “Spaghettata”?
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What is Italian Tortellini? [differences with other stuffed pasta]
Are you passionate about Italian food, especially pasta? Then you should absolutely…