Pasta can be considered an Italian counterpart of noodles. A dried version of wheat dough in various shapes, pasta can be cooked in a variety of sauces and ingredients, with a sprinkle of some cheese and viola, you have a warm, comforting and filling dish ready. While cooking pasta may be simple, its history is a little twisted.
A common myth suggests that Marco Polo brought pasta to Italy from China in the 13th century. Some suggest Arab traders introduced pasta in Sicily throughout the 8th and 9th centuries. There is no exact proof of the origin of pasta.
In today's age, pasta has been accepted by the entire world with wide arms, each culture giving the beloved Italian dish a little twist of its own. Every year, October 25th is celebrated by pasta enthusiasts as the World Pasta Day. This day promotes the eating of pasta, along with its cultural and culinary importance.
Why Do We Celebrate World Pasta Day? According to reports, World Pasta Day began on October 25, 1995, as part of the World Pasta Congress. Experts from all over the world came together to discuss the glories of pasta, emphasizing the importance of spreading knowledge about the wide varieties of pasta. How Pasta Shaped Its Way In India While pasta is essentially an Italian dish, what makes it ever-so-versatile is how different cultures can adapt this dish to suit their palate.
While many restaurants and cafes in India can present you with authentic Italian pasta, it is the desi households and local cafes that .