3It’s About the Pasta — Not Drowning It in Sauce
In many parts of the world, pasta is seen as a vehicle for sauce. In Italy, it’s the opposite. The pasta itself is the protagonist, and the sauce is there to complement it — not dominate the plate.
That’s why Italians are so particular about matching pasta shapes to specific sauces. You wouldn’t pair angel hair with a chunky meat ragù, just like you wouldn’t serve penne with pesto. Each shape serves a purpose, and part of the joy is finding that perfect match.
