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Armenians love Italian cuisine. And since pasta is one of its symbols, Armenians also love pasta very much. Yet, with so many pasta varieties, not everyone knows its specifics.
To fill that gap, GastroVino, in collaboration with Andaco, the exclusive representative of the Barilla brand in Armenia, will introduce one type of pasta each week.
We’ve already introduced linguine, fusilli, and penne. Today is spaghetti’s turn.
Spaghetti is perhaps the most famous pasta in the world. If any pasta can be called the “ambassador” of Italian cuisine, it is undoubtedly spaghetti.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that the word spaghetti derives from the Italian spaghetto, meaning “small thread” or “thin string.”
As early as 1154, the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi described long strands of pasta produced in Sicily that were dried and exported to other regions. Many historians consider this one of the earliest documented references to what we now recognize as spaghetti – an important detail given the enduring legend that spaghetti reached Italy from China via Marco Polo.
Spaghetti is among the world’s best-selling pasta types. On average, Italians consume about 24 kg of pasta, a large share of it in the form of spaghetti.
In Italy, eating spaghetti is almost ritualistic. Children are taught from an early age how to properly twirl it on a fork. Cutting spaghetti with a knife or using a spoon to assist is generally avoided.
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Spaghetti has a smooth, cylindrical shape without ridges or hollow centers. Its slender, solid structure pairs especially well with light or emulsified sauces.
Whether homemade or store-bought, spaghetti should be cooked al dente.
Among the most famous preparations is Spaghetti alla Carbonara, made with eggs, pecorino or Parmesan cheese, and pancetta.
Spaghetti aglio e olio is equally simple, combining garlic and chili pepper gently sautéed in olive oil.
Despite its modest ingredients, spaghetti al pomodoro – tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil – has become a global emblem of Italian cuisine.
Spaghetti is not only popular in Italy; it has been adapted into many culinary traditions. Spaghetti with meatballs became a classic in the United States, created by Italian immigrants in the 19th century.
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In the Philippines, a sweet version made with banana ketchup is popular, while in Mexico, Espagueti verde features roasted poblano peppers, a creamy sauce, and cheese.
If you would like to prepare spaghetti with roasted garlic, zucchini, and mint at home, visit the Barilla website and check out the recipe:
https://www.barilla.com/en-us/recipe/inspiration/spaghetti-recipes.
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