So, Siri tells me that Marco Polo did NOT bring pasta back to Italy from China. In fact, pasta was invented by Italians and has long been a symbol of their pride in the culinary world.
Since then, over 400 types of unique pasta have been made throughout time, and here on The Rock, we certainly have an affinity for a select few that are a staple on Italian dinner tables.
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