According to historical and genetic studies (summarized well on Wikipedia), pasta is believed to have originated in the geographical area corresponding to modern-day Turkey. This region is considered the genetic origin of many wheat varieties that are cultivated around the world today.
This location also makes sense from a historical perspective. Anatolia lay at the crossroads of major trade routes that connected different civilizations for millennia. Because dried pasta is lightweight, durable, and easy to transport, it could easily spread from this region along these routes.
From there, pasta likely spread eastward into Asia and Southeast Asia, and westward into the Mediterranean. It eventually reached southern Italy through Arab merchants. Due to its low cost, long shelf life, and suitability for storage during winter, pasta quickly became a staple food among poorer households.
As pasta moved north within Italy, local ingredients influenced its preparation. In northern regions, where butter and eggs were more readily available than olive oil, water, and durum wheat, “fresh pasta” developed. This type of pasta cannot be dried and must be consumed shortly after being made.
Despite popular belief, pasta did not arrive in Italy with Marco Polo. There are written records mentioning pasta that predate his travels. While China certainly has its own ancient noodle traditions, current evidence points to Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) as the birthplace of bread-making and the earliest forms of pasta, such as (also) the chinese and in general, asian noodles.
It's possible that China's economic reach was seaward as well as over land. A lot of Asia's dishes influenced each other evolving according to the demands of the region they were introduced to
Orzo? Bangladeshis call it 'chutti pita'. Among many other traditional snack recipes, it is a common one. We make it in both spicy and sweet version.
Everyone in the family, from my grandma to my mother to my aunt to my sister, everyone has made it by hand.
I never thought it was an international dish though. I always thought it was a Bangladeshi dish, just like 'Bhapa pitha', 'Haatjara pita', 'Patishapta pitha' etc.
The spread of culture was during the dynasties of qin,han, tang dynasty especially the tang Dynasty where it was said it was period of hundred nations paying homage to tang
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Tell him that Marco Polo brought spaghetti back from China. I did an episode on Marco Polo.
Lets taste-test Lasagne vs. Da Quang Ku.
Italy might not have invented pasta, but they perfected it.
Italians make it better. Also, there's evidence of early Roman pasta, even
Lasagne
ITALY STOLE FROM CHINA. I HAVE STARTED HATING THEM
im not suprised if italian is not the one who invented pasta. even katana, the beautiful weapon we know it from japan, its actually from china 😂😂
And what? Personally i font like Chinese pastas
Pasta most likely does not originate from China.
According to historical and genetic studies (summarized well on Wikipedia), pasta is believed to have originated in the geographical area corresponding to modern-day Turkey. This region is considered the genetic origin of many wheat varieties that are cultivated around the world today.
This location also makes sense from a historical perspective. Anatolia lay at the crossroads of major trade routes that connected different civilizations for millennia. Because dried pasta is lightweight, durable, and easy to transport, it could easily spread from this region along these routes.
From there, pasta likely spread eastward into Asia and Southeast Asia, and westward into the Mediterranean. It eventually reached southern Italy through Arab merchants. Due to its low cost, long shelf life, and suitability for storage during winter, pasta quickly became a staple food among poorer households.
As pasta moved north within Italy, local ingredients influenced its preparation. In northern regions, where butter and eggs were more readily available than olive oil, water, and durum wheat, “fresh pasta” developed. This type of pasta cannot be dried and must be consumed shortly after being made.
Despite popular belief, pasta did not arrive in Italy with Marco Polo. There are written records mentioning pasta that predate his travels. While China certainly has its own ancient noodle traditions, current evidence points to Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) as the birthplace of bread-making and the earliest forms of pasta, such as (also) the chinese and in general, asian noodles.
Marco. Polo
It's possible that China's economic reach was seaward as well as over land. A lot of Asia's dishes influenced each other evolving according to the demands of the region they were introduced to
China needs to add more cheese. Add the cheese in more of the noodles and the noodles will be better xD Korea gets it!!!
Pasta probably didn't come to Italy from China. That already found it in Etruscan graves.
It’s okay italian quality still much better than China
Orzo?
Bangladeshis call it 'chutti pita'. Among many other traditional snack recipes, it is a common one. We make it in both spicy and sweet version.
Everyone in the family, from my grandma to my mother to my aunt to my sister, everyone has made it by hand.
I never thought it was an international dish though. I always thought it was a Bangladeshi dish, just like 'Bhapa pitha', 'Haatjara pita', 'Patishapta pitha' etc.
You say Marco, I say Polo.
Somehow everything will bring you back to asia. Its a circle of life
The spread of culture was during the dynasties of qin,han, tang dynasty especially the tang Dynasty where it was said it was period of hundred nations paying homage to tang
Pasta is from China
Italian went to China for business and learn about Chinese noodles then expanded it.