spaghetti
Japanese Name:
スパゲティー
Romaji Name:
supagettei
Description
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Spaghetti is a type of long, thin pasta that comes from Italy. It is made from wheat flour and water, and it is usually boiled in water until soft. Spaghetti is often served with sauce, such as tomato sauce, meat sauce (like Bolognese), or cream-based sauces.
History
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The word "spaghetti" comes from the Italian word "spaghetto," which is the diminutive form of spago, meaning "thin string" or "twine." So, spaghetti literally means "little strings."
Spaghetti originated in Italy, where pasta has been a staple food for centuries. Although there are myths that Marco Polo brought noodles from China in the 13th century, historical records show that pasta was already present in Italy long before that.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, spaghetti became popular in southern Italy, especially in Naples, and it was traditionally eaten by hand before the use of forks became common.
With Italian immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, spaghetti was introduced to countries like the United States, where it became widely popular—often served with tomato sauce and meatballs.