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Get ready to celebrate World Pasta Day on October 25th! This day is dedicated to celebrating one of the world’s oldest, most beloved and versatile foods. Pasta has been around since Ancient Roman times and its popularity only continues to grow as it can be made in an infinite number of ways. Whether you like your noodles short or long, thin or thick, there's something for everyone when it comes to pasta!
This may come as a shock, but Chef Boyardee did not invent pasta, although real-life Italian cook Hector Boiardi started the company in Pennsylvania over 80 years ago.
(By the way, he accumulated a net worth of $60 million.) Honestly, the world has enjoyed this dish since the first century AD.
While legend has it that Marco Polo imported pasta from China in the 1200s, British food writer Jane Grigson believes a Canadian spaghetti company may have started that tale in the 1920s.
We do know that dried pasta surged in popularity during the 14th and 15th centuries — mainly for its easy storage. This allowed people to bring pasta along on ships when exploring the New World.
Hungary boasted a pasta factory in 1859, while central Italy’s Buitoni Company began churning out pasta a mere eight years later. The trend moved into the present-day Czech Republic by 1884.
During a stay in Paris, President Jefferson ate what he called “macaroni,” but it might have been any type of pasta.
He eventually returned to America with two cases. Pasta’s popularity further blossomed in the U.S. during the late 19th century, when a large group of Italian immigrants (mostly from Naples), moved to America.
The World Pasta Day holiday itself only recently began in 1995 when 40 pasta producers from around the world gathered to hold the first World Pasta Congress.
Since then, diners around the world have joined forces each October to pay tribute to one of the most delicious and versatile foods ever.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1154</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Pasta Documentation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi documented Sicilian workers shaping dough into a form reminiscent of pasta.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1271</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marco Polo's Travels</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marco Polo returned to Italy from China, popularizing the narrative that he introduced pasta to Italy, though this is subject to debate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Age of Pasta</div><div class='timeline-text'>Advancements in technology during the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of pasta, spreading its popularity in Italy and beyond.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pasta Popularity in US</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pasta gained significant popularity in the United States during the health-conscious 1980s as a nutritious and convenient food option.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Pasta Day Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Pasta Day was established during the World Pasta Congress on October 25, 1995, to promote the culinary and cultural importance of pasta globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook a variety of pasta dishes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Trying different types of pasta dishes is a great way to celebrate World Pasta Day. From macaroni and cheese to lasagna, there is something for everyone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an Italian restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A trip to an Italian restaurant is a great way to celebrate World Pasta Day. From spaghetti and meatballs to linguine and clams, you can find many delicious pasta dishes to enjoy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make homemade pasta</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making homemade pasta is not as hard as it seems. All you need is flour, eggs, and water. Mix the ingredients together, roll the dough out flat, cut into strips, and voila! You have your own homemade noodles.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore new pasta recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Searching for new recipes online or in cookbooks is a great way to celebrate World Pasta Day. From pesto sauce to carbonara, there are so many delicious pasta recipes out there waiting to be discovered.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pasta party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a fun pasta party. Have everyone bring their favorite recipes and get cooking! A potluck style dinner party is perfect for celebrating World Pasta Day with friends.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter how lacking your kitchen skills may be, you can almost surely make yourself a bowl of pasta. Plus, pasta’s cheap. It’s also incredibly filling, so even if pasta wasn’t so affordable to begin with, you’d still be getting tons of food for your money.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It has health benefits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pasta (especially the whole grain variety) can help sustain energy throughout the day with its rich carb content. It also includes folic acid, and has a low glycemic index, which means it’s not likely to cause uncomfortable spikes in your blood sugar. In addition, it's a great way to squeeze in your daily suggested whole grain servings</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pasta’s a perfect part of just about any lunch or dinner. (It can even make a great breakfast with a runny egg on top.) If you’re short on protein for the day, you can throw some chicken or fish in a pasta dish for dinner. If you haven’t eaten enough veggies, you can toss in some roasted broccoli and asparagus. You can pour on some thick sauce, or if you want to keep things lighter, you can toss it in olive oil. The point is that there is a pasta dish to fit every mood and need. </p></div></div>
<div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">1</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Pasta is consumed worldwide, but mostly in Italy and Tunisia</h3><p class="facts-content">Accordings to statistics, Italy has the highest consumption rate of pasta per person, followed by Tunisia. It goes to show how much these countries appreciate pasta!</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">2</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">'Spaghetti' is derived from a term meaning 'thin string'</h3><p class="facts-content">The word spaghetti comes from the Italian word "spago" which quite literally means "thin string" or "twine". Quite a fitting name for our beloved pasta shape!</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">3</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">'Macaroni' does not necessarily mean curved tube pasta</h3><p class="facts-content">Though most of us associate macaroni with the curved tube shape, the name actually refers to pasta made from durum wheat semolina without egg, in any shape.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">4</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">There are over 600 shapes of pasta</h3><p class="facts-content">There's a wide array of pasta shapes out there - over 600, in fact! Each one holds sauce in a different way, providing truly unique eating experiences.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">5</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Al dente is more than just a cooking style</h3><p class="facts-content">Al dente, which literally means "to the tooth" in Italian, not only refers to pasta that is cooked so it's still firm when bitten, but also has been scientifically proven to cause a lower rise in blood glucose levels than soft-cooked pasta. It's a tasty and healthier way of enjoying your beloved dish!</p></div></div>
World Pasta Day is celebrated on October 25th every year. In 2024 World Pasta Day will occur on a Friday.
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