Explore Italy’s Pasta Dishes: 5 Essential Tastes

Discover the taste of Italy! 5 must-try pasta dishes overview

They come in a range of shapes and sizes – some are curly, some are straight, some have holes in the middle. They can be white, brown or multi-coloured. But they all have one thing in common – they pair perfectly with Italy’s famously aromatic sauces! Every region of Italy has its own speciality pasta – let’s get to know five of them!

Top points from the source

• The history of pasta is hotly disputed, with the Italians claiming its origins in their country and the Chinese in theirs.
• Science is on the side of China, with archaeological research showing that pasta dates back over 4,000 years!
• What is certain is that no one has done more to popularise pasta around the world than the Italian people.
• Even the Italians are unsure of the exact number, however it is estimated that there are around 300 types of pasta in Italian cuisine.
• Italians love to cook and are not afraid to try new things, resulting in new pasta varieties appearing from time to time.
• On the other hand, some may be withdrawn from sale.
• Good Italian pasta is made from a springy dough that combines perfectly with its given sauce.
• If a new pasta fails to do this, Italian consumers will forget about it without regret.
• Women eating pasta and drinking wine in Italy © iStock.
• The various classifications of pasta can make you dizzy.

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