When you don't know what to cook, spaghetti can save the day. Here are a few traditional and interesting ways to turn your pasta into an exciting, flavorful dinner
Long, rounded and thin spaghetti is probably the most iconic kind of pasta loved by young and old. In fact, this degree of admiration has even afforded it its own day on Jan. 4. There are few things in life more satisfying than slurping spaghetti up with a great sauce to pair with. Here, we'll share two classics and one not-so-classic recipe, as well as a gluten-free alternative, to mark this delicious day.
Some facts about spaghetti
Before we start, let's look at some facts. We use the word for this Italian food so liberally, but what does it actually mean? Spaghetti is actually the plural of spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning "twine, thin string."
One of TV’s first April Fools pranks involved spaghetti growing on trees. It was in 1957 when spaghetti was considered an exotic dish. The BBC went so far as to say that severe frost would impact the taste of the spaghetti and that they all grew to the exact same length.
Spaghetti bolognese
When in doubt, go for the classics. Juicy tomatoes meet with hearty minced meat to make for a simple and delicious, filling and economical sauce for all to enjoy.
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