Pasta has a long and rich history. It's not actually believed to be an Italian invention; rather, the explorer Marco Polo brought this dish from China upon his return to Italy in 1271. But one thing ...

Its name translates as "guitar," a seemingly curious name for pasta, until you realize how the long, flat pasta strings come ...

The small town (a commune in Modena) hosts an annual Tortellino Festival. Tagliatelle are long, flat ribbons of egg pasta that resemble, but are thicker than, Fettucini. They are typically served ...