A History of Pasta; Ancient Times; Part I

Pasta is one of Italy’s gifts to the world. How did this delicious food become so popular?

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Pasta is one of Italy’s gifts to the world. There are more than 300 types of pasta noodles, and more than 1000 recipes for pasta dishes. How did this delicious food become so popular? The history of Italian pasta starts in Ancient Rome. According to a legend, the gods invented a machine that turned dough into strings, similar to spaghetti.