World Pasta Day

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Today, there's only one word
that I wish to say: it's hooray!
Because, as everybody knows,
we celebrate World Pasta Day.

We pay homage to spaghetti.
farfalle, penne, ravioli, rigatoni
and  linguine, but don't forget
the delicious filled cannelloni.

These are a cylindrical type
of lasagne, filled with cheese
called ricotta, plus spinach;
a dish that can't fail to please.

All these alimentary dishes
differ in shapes  and sizes
but every one is deserving
of prestigious culinary prizes.

With an egg, flour and potatoes, 
we make gnocchi and, hey presto,
they will melt in your mouth, 
served with abundant pesto

For condiments, bolognaise
or tomato sauce is fine
but no meal can be enjoyed
without a good bottle of wine.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2022

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'll drink to that Luigi. wink Cheers! I like your poem too.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am with you all the way, Jenny. yes

Cheers, Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Hoorah for pasta! (if we can afford it)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You must have read my mind, Claudine. Price of oil 65% up, pasta 60% higher and so on. Beef mince and orange juice are among the few items that have gone down. Shopping has become a challenge.
Thanks for your feedback and treasured cherries. 

Luigi x

 

Submitted by TJW on

I love pasta. Serve me a plate of spaghetti with spicy marinara and I'm yours. My platoon leader was ready to dig in to a lasagna MRE and it turned out that the cheese packet was enchilada sauce. He was pissed.  "What kind of sadist....?!" 

V/R 

TJ

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Definitely not a good combination, TJW. That was obviously accidental but with Italian food, some people choose on-purpose inappropriate side dishes like chips with a pizza.

Best. Luigi

 

Submitted by TJW on

Chips with pizza? That's a sacrilege in my book. 

V/R 

TJ

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I agree. You'd be surprised what toppings some people choose

 

 

 

Submitted by TJW on

Is it regional? Here, in the States, Yankees like a slice of cheddar cheese on their slice of apple pie, but in the South, hell no, only topping for a slice of apple pie is a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

V/R 

TJ

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I understand that what we call chips in England are called French fries in the States. It is the latter I'm referring to when I say they are served with pizza. I believe it is a personal taste but it could also be regional as it seems to be more prevalent in the north of the country.

 

Submitted by TJW on

You're right and I sure wasn't thinking fries, was thinking Ruffles or Lays layered on a pizza. Much obliged for the clarification.

V/R 

TJ

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I think I read somewhere that people in the uk like cheese with fruitcake? I have seen lasgane and chips on offer in London too Luigi!

edit: yes, cheese with fruitcake is a real thing!

https://www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/blog/fruitcake-paired-cheese-origins...

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

If I remember well, there is a play called "Chips With Everything". While  I enjoy traditional fish and chips,  I am not too keen to have chips with every dish, especially pizza or lasagna. Some Italians might have a tomato or mixed salad with either but I reckon they are complete meals on their own. But everyone to their taste, I say.

Luigi x