Photo of plate of spaghetti with fork and tomatoes beside it illustrates blog: "Where Does Spaghetti Come From?"

Where Does Spaghetti Come From?

One of the most iconic Italian dishes, spaghetti boasts a complicated, fascinating story. Learn where spaghetti comes from, plus other interesting facts about the king of pasta. Where Does Spaghetti Come From? As everyone knows, Spaghetti is one of the most popular Italian dishes. But where does it come from, exactly? The answer is more…

Photo of plate of gnocchi illustrates blog; "Who Invented Gnocchi?"

Who Invented Gnocchi?

Gnocchi is an everyday treat for Italians, but remains one of the lesser-known entries in one of the world’s most popular culinary traditions. In this post, we tell you who first published the recipe for gnocchi, along with other interesting details about this Italian classic.  What Is Gnocchi? Gnocchi are small dumplings made with flour…

Photo of fork with pasta illustrates blog: "How to Cook Pasta al Dente? "

How to Cook Pasta al Dente? 

Making authentic Italian pasta means cooking your pasta al dente. Keep reading to learn more about this quintessential Italian term and learn how to cook your pasta al dente — just like they do in Italy. What Is Pasta al Dente? “Dente” means “tooth” in Italian. The term “pasta al dente” refers to the sensation…