Italian food started to form after the fall of the Roman Empire, when different cities began to separate and form their own traditions. Many different types of bread and pasta were made, and there was a variation in cooking techniques and preparation. The country was split.
Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and pasta are important part of Italian meals. Pasta comes in a wide range of shapes, widths and lengths, including penne, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and lasagna
Why was Italian food so popular? Firstly, the reasons start with that large influx of Italians to America. Italians are great marketers of their own food – those lovely cheerful restaurants, the idea of the dolce vita and huge confidence in their own cuisine. Therefore, Americans loved it