2Pasta Isn’t the Main Attraction
In Italian dining culture, pasta is rarely the main course. It’s part of a multi-course meal — a primo piatto that comes after the appetizer (antipasto) and before the main protein or fish dish (secondo).
This means portions tend to be smaller than what you’d find in American or British restaurants. It’s not about eating less — it’s about eating in harmony. Each course plays its role, and pasta isn’t supposed to steal the entire spotlight.
