2. Pasta is another Italian food that offers a wealth of options bringing it such a variety of dishes, many of which are famous in different areas of the county. Northern Italy is fond of its pesto and Bolognese versions whilst central Italy prefer their tomato and carbonara pasta dishes.
Essentially pasta is made from dough and can be formed into many different shapes and sizes such as spaghetti (thin strings), maccheroni (tubes or cylinders),fusilli (swirls), and lasagna (sheets).Gnocchi and spazle are sometimes considered pasta; they are both traditional in parts of Italy.
As with pizza, pasta is the core part of the recipe but can be combined with many different types of food such as various meats, cheeses, herbs and sauces.