World Pasta Day is an annual observance celebrated on October 25.
The day serves as a platform to celebrate pasta’s cultural significance, its impact on global cuisine, and its many delicious variations.
It is believed that pasta was first developed in China around 1700 BC.
Marco Polo is often credited with bringing pasta to Italy, but pasta-like dishes existed in Italy well before his time.
The word “pasta” is derived from the Italian word “paste,” which means “dough.” In Italy, pasta became a staple food due to its long shelf life, making it ideal for long sea voyages.
A classic Roman dish made with eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper. It’s rich and creamy without using any cream.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and a hearty meat or vegetable sauce, baked until bubbly and golden.
Lasagna
Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil blended into a vibrant sauce, tossed with linguine.
Pesto Linguine
Homemade or store-bought ravioli cooked until tender and served with a brown butter and sage sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage
A popular Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with rice noodles, shrimp or tofu, eggs, and a tangy sauce made from tamarind, fish sauce, and lime.