The Myth And Mystery Behind The Invention Of Italian Pasta - Chowhound
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Tracing the history of pasta in Italy is complex, partly due to its name. "Pasta" simply means "paste" in Italian, referring to the dough's soft texture. This ambiguity makes it difficult for historians to distinguish references to pasta from other dough-based foods. It doesn't help that pasta's historical role as a staple for the economically disadvantaged means that its history is less frequently documented.…
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