“Italian” Dishes That Are Not Italian

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6Spaghetti Bolognese: An Italian Culinary Misfit

Spaghetti Bolognese, a staple in many non-Italian households, is a culinary misfit when it comes to authentic Italian cuisine.

In Italy, Bolognese sauce, known as ragù alla bolognese, is traditionally paired with tagliatelle, not spaghetti. The rich, slow-cooked meat sauce hails from the Emilia-Romagna region, and its mismatch with spaghetti is a product of international adaptation.