#NationalSpaghettiDay

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Happy Spaghetti Day

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[simplychefrenee]

Happy 🍝 Let's add some colorful veggies to our favorite pasta dish and make it a delicious celebration of flavors and health. 🥒🍅 Who's ready for a veggie-packed spaghetti feast tonight? hare haring

[rabbitcruiser]

National Spaghetti Day 

Savor your favorite Italian dishes from carbonara to meatballs, sign up to a pasta-making class or watch a thrilling Spaghetti Western.

One of the world’s favorite dishes, spaghetti is more than deserving of its own little day. And because it is both simple and delicious, spaghetti is the perfect dish to make to bring out your inner chef, even if you don’t have all that much cooking experience!

The history of National Spaghetti Day

Many people don’t know that the first historical reference to boiled noodles suggests that the Arabs invented the dish thousands of years ago, long before it became a staple of Italian cuisine.

What’s especially remarkable about this is that historical records actually refer to dried noodles being purchased from a street vendor, which means that pasta has been sold in stores since at least the 5th century A.D.! Of course, today we associate pasta with the Italians, who revolutionized the dish and invented a wide variety of pasta shapes.

The first Western pasta was likely long, thin forms made in Sicily around the 12th century; till this day, spaghetti is the most common round-rod type of pasta and in Italian, “spaghetti” means “little lines.” However, the popularity of pasta only spread across the whole country of Italy after the establishment of pasta factories in the 19th century, substantially shortening the time needed for making dishes like spaghetti and enabling the mass production of pasta for the Italian market.

The steady flow of Italian immigrants to the United States brought traditional Italian dishes with it, and spaghetti was offered in restaurants as early as the 19th century. Spaghetti then gained popularity all over the world, with Venezuela, Tunisia and Greece some of the biggest pasta consumers, alongside Italy and the United States. The US, for example, will consume over two and a half million metric tons of pasta over the course of a year, a significant proportion of which will be spaghetti!

National Spaghetti Day Timeline

1154 A.D. Edrisi mentions pasta made in Sicily

In his vitally important work, The Book of Roger, explorer and author Edrisi (or Idrisi), chronicles his observations of a Sicilian town called Trabia. He writes about how the inhabitants make pasta from wheat, shaped into long strands, and export the product for sale in other regions.

13th Century Spaghetti-like noodles arrive with Marco Polo

One story about the origin of spaghetti involves spaghetti-like noodles being brought back from China by explorer Marco Polo. The first versions of this are likely made from rice flour but perhaps evolve into something made from the more available durum wheat grains.

1928 Chef Boyardee’s canned spaghetti hits the market

Named after Italian immigrant and restaurant owner Hector Boiardi, this company develops after locals want to buy this delicious sauce to take home in cans. The demand eventually catalyzes the convenience foods of canned pasta, including spaghetti, ravioli and other noodles.

1953 First “National Spaghetti Day” is promoted in Washington, USA

In an effort to get people to come to the restaurant, Horton’s of Walla Walla, Washington, ran promotions declaring every Thursday as “National Spaghetti Day”.

1969 The first Old Spaghetti Factory opens

Run by Guss and Sally Dussin, this quintessential family restaurant launches in Portland, Oregon, USA and features a family favorite recipe for Spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter.

How to make spaghetti

Spaghetti is made from milled wheat (flour) and water and comes in both fresh and dried forms. Traditionally it’s made using durum wheat that’s roughly ground – the flour produced is ideal for making pasta as its coarseness helps bind it to the sauce. Nowadays there are of course a variety of other types, including wholewheat and gluten free options.

Once prepared, the dough can be turned into the classic spaghetti shape either by hand or by a machine, whether a pasta machine in a home kitchen or an extruder in a factory. Whatever the method for forming the pasta, it’s important to dry it carefully to avoid any spaghetti strings getting stuck together!

Although wholewheat is generally considered healthier than refined spaghetti, there are benefits to both types. While refined spaghetti is likely to contain higher amounts of iron and B vitamins, wholewheat contains more fiber and micronutrients along with fewer calories. Whichever type you prefer, spaghetti is rich in carbs and so is best enjoyed as part of a healthy diet – a nutritious sauce is therefore a great addition when eating spaghetti.

How to cook spaghetti

Although a relatively easy food to cook, there are still some tricks worth knowing for the perfect result. It’s a good idea to cook spaghetti al dente – firm but not crunchy! Chefs have various tips for preventing the pasta from sticking together, including using a pan that’s big enough, mixing some oil in with the water and ensuring that the water is boiling before adding the spaghetti (as the bubbling helps keep the strands moving). Seasoning the water before cooking will also ensure your spaghetti is nice and flavorsome.

Another top tip is to keep hold of what chefs refer to as ‘liquid gold’ – the starchy water produced by cooking pasta. While many of us simply drain this away once our spaghetti is ready, it can actually help emulsify and thicken the sauce. With spaghetti you can simply remove the pasta from the pan using tongs rather than a colander to save and make the most of this precious liquid.

When it comes to the sauce, there are many well-known spaghetti dishes, for example Bolognese and carbonara. Spaghetti and meatballs is another particularly popular option. Whatever your preferred sauce, be sure to season well with herbs such as basil, rosemary and oregano.

Spaghetti in popular culture

With their distinctive soundtracks, extreme violence and socio-political bent, Spaghetti Westerns such as Django, A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly became popular in Hollywood during the 1960s. Although these films had no relation to the food itself, the name of this movie sub-genre does highlight how synonymous spaghetti had become with the country of Italy, with Spaghetti Westerns also called Italian Westerns due to them stemming from Italian filmmakers.

One of the most iconic instances of this delicious dish in popular culture has to be the famous spaghetti eating scene in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, where the two pooches, serenaded by the restaurant’s chefs, accidentally eat the same piece of spaghetti. Tramp even gives Lady the last meatball – if that’s not true love then what is!

With spaghetti so readily available in food shops, it’s no wonder that many of us know relatively little about its production process. Back in 1957 the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) played on viewers’ lack of knowledge to orchestrate what’s now known as the ‘spaghetti-tree hoax’, a fake segment broadcast on April Fools’ Day that showed a Swiss family collecting dangling strands of spaghetti from trees. Suffice to say many were fooled by the reputable broadcaster’s joke, with the BBC receiving a large number of phone calls from confounded viewers.

Step up your spaghetti game with these pasta tips!

How to celebrate National Spaghetti Day

Above all else, National Spaghetti Day is the perfect excuse for indulging in your favorite spaghetti dishes. Even if you don’t spend much time in the kitchen, a hearty bowl of spaghetti topped with a simple tomato sauce or a store-bought alternative should do the job nicely. The more adventurous cooks out there will be pleased to know that many cooking websites publish new recipes to celebrate National Spaghetti Day, increasingly with gluten or dairy free options. And if you’re a budding Michelin star chef, why not try making spaghetti from scratch? A pasta maker is a plus, but you can also make your spaghetti strands using a rolling pin and a knife. Spiralizing vegetables is another way to produce a non-typical variant of this beloved classic.

If home-made spaghetti doesn’t take your fancy, then you can always head over to your local Italian restaurant. Lots of restaurants will put on special deals and discounts to celebrate National Spaghetti Day, so make sure to check out what’s on offer near you. Just beware that you may need to book in advance as it’s likely to be a popular day! And once you’re suitably full, you can always crash out on the sofa and enjoy a good Spaghetti Western.

Spaghetti’s versatility is one of its many charms, so why restrict yourself to spaghetti in its long, thin form? Nowadays spaghetti hoops are very popular, proving to be a much less messy option and so especially appealing to parents of young children! Spaghetti sandwiches are big in countries such as Japan and Australia, and Filipino spaghetti is well-loved in the Philippines with its sweetened sauce. Continuing on the sweet theme, you could even try spaghettieis, an ice cream dish designed to look like spaghetti that originated in Germany.

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National Spaghetti Day Messages and Greetings

Make it a special one for your loved ones with some fantastic spaghetti recipes and also with awesome spaghetti quotes to share with all.

[nobertsales]

National Spaghetti Day! #Spaghetti is the plural form of the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning “thin string” or “twine.” Italians never use a spoon and a fork when eating spaghetti. This is an American habit. In Italy, you simply twirl a fork against the dish. Thin spaghetti served with tomato sauce dates only as far back as the 19th century, to Naples, Italy. In Naples the sauce was served with fatty meats like bacon, ham or sausage. Meatballs made with beef as an accompaniment to spaghetti started showing up in American cookbooks around World War II. 🍝 #NationalSpaghettiDay #Food #FoodSolutions #FoodService #FoodServiceSolutions #FoodSales #WeKnowFood #FoodConsultant #FoodDude #FoodOfTheDay #NobertSales @NobertSales (at Germantown, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_r8fVgj3R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kevinmason]

It's time to twirl. Today is National Spaghetti Day. #spaghettiday . . . . . . #spaghetti #nationalspaghettiday #todayis #socialmedia #intensitymedia #noBS #nobull #noBSsocialmedia #noBSsocial #philosophy #nashville #musicrow #musiccity #musiccityusa #tennessee #youtube #videoseries #marketing #media #music #whatwedo #howcanwehelp #socialmediatips #totallyfree #nospin https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_nP6lO5nz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[citizenscreen]

Sophia Loren for #NationalSpaghettiDay

[jamieroxxartist]

Ha! Happy #NationalSpaghettiDay!

Today, Jan 4, 2024, is National Spaghetti Day!

(https://nationaltoday.com/national-spaghetti-day)

[scardinositalian]

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[pixoplanet]

It's January 5th. On this day in 2002, Born Free USA and the Avian Welfare Coalition teamed up to launch the first annual 🇺🇸 US National 🦅 Bird Day in celebration of the annual 🎄 Christmas Bird Count, which runs every December 14th through January 5th. The Christmas Bird Count provides conservationists with important data on the health and numbers of birds across the US. Statistics published in the journal "Science" in 2019 confirmed the Christmas Bird Count's findings. Since 1970, the number of birds across North America has dropped by 29% – a loss of nearly three billion birds. Not very good news.

National Bird Day has thus naturally broadened its mission to include raising awareness of the plight of our remaining living 🦕 dinosaurs and the need to bring about change in order to improve their environments' and ecosystems' health and sustainability.

Half a million birdwatchers and bird enthusiasts are expected to participate in today's celebration. Festivities will focus on activities that inspire people to appreciate birds more, like 🏫 education, bird 🏠 adoption, bird 📸 photo contests, etc.

One specific National Bird Day campaign aims to improve the welfare of "pet" birds like 🦜 parrots, parakeets, and cockatoos by discouraging their purchase as pets, and encouraging support for wild bird habitat conservation programs and captive bird rescue organizations and sanctuaries.

Birds have always held a special place in our hearts, haven't they? Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," Bambi's 🦉 "Friend Owl," Sesame Street's "Big Bird," Maya Angelou’s, 🕊️ “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, the Beatles' "Blackbird," Looney Tunes' "Roadrunner" and 🐤 "Tweety Bird," Harry Potter's 🦉 "Hedwig," the Lion King's "Zazu," Aladdin's "Iago," Long John Silver's 🦜 "Captain Flint," Walter Lantz's "Woody Woodpecker," Peanuts' 🐤 "Woodstock," etc. I could go on and on and on, but I'll let you do that. Enjoy the day! ☮️Peace… Jamiese of Pixoplanet

[nationaldaycalendar]

Which National Day doesn't cost a pretty penne to buy, gets you sauced because it is better than legalized marinara and pastably the best day ever? of course. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-spaghetti-day-january-4/

[rabbitcruiser]

National Spaghetti Day 

Savor your favorite Italian dishes from carbonara to meatballs, sign up to a pasta-making class or watch a thrilling Spaghetti Western.

One of the world’s favorite dishes, spaghetti is more than deserving of its own little day. And because it is both simple and delicious, spaghetti is the perfect dish to make to bring out your inner chef, even if you don’t have all that much cooking experience!

The history of National Spaghetti Day

Many people don’t know that the first historical reference to boiled noodles suggests that the Arabs invented the dish thousands of years ago, long before it became a staple of Italian cuisine.

What’s especially remarkable about this is that historical records actually refer to dried noodles being purchased from a street vendor, which means that pasta has been sold in stores since at least the 5th century A.D.! Of course, today we associate pasta with the Italians, who revolutionized the dish and invented a wide variety of pasta shapes.

The first Western pasta was likely long, thin forms made in Sicily around the 12th century; till this day, spaghetti is the most common round-rod type of pasta and in Italian, “spaghetti” means “little lines.” However, the popularity of pasta only spread across the whole country of Italy after the establishment of pasta factories in the 19th century, substantially shortening the time needed for making dishes like spaghetti and enabling the mass production of pasta for the Italian market.

The steady flow of Italian immigrants to the United States brought traditional Italian dishes with it, and spaghetti was offered in restaurants as early as the 19th century. Spaghetti then gained popularity all over the world, with Venezuela, Tunisia and Greece some of the biggest pasta consumers, alongside Italy and the United States. The US, for example, will consume over two and a half million metric tons of pasta over the course of a year, a significant proportion of which will be spaghetti!

National Spaghetti Day Timeline

1154 A.D. Edrisi mentions pasta made in Sicily

In his vitally important work, The Book of Roger, explorer and author Edrisi (or Idrisi), chronicles his observations of a Sicilian town called Trabia. He writes about how the inhabitants make pasta from wheat, shaped into long strands, and export the product for sale in other regions.

13th Century Spaghetti-like noodles arrive with Marco Polo

One story about the origin of spaghetti involves spaghetti-like noodles being brought back from China by explorer Marco Polo. The first versions of this are likely made from rice flour but perhaps evolve into something made from the more available durum wheat grains.

1928 Chef Boyardee’s canned spaghetti hits the market

Named after Italian immigrant and restaurant owner Hector Boiardi, this company develops after locals want to buy this delicious sauce to take home in cans. The demand eventually catalyzes the convenience foods of canned pasta, including spaghetti, ravioli and other noodles.

1953 First “National Spaghetti Day” is promoted in Washington, USA

In an effort to get people to come to the restaurant, Horton’s of Walla Walla, Washington, ran promotions declaring every Thursday as “National Spaghetti Day”.

1969 The first Old Spaghetti Factory opens

Run by Guss and Sally Dussin, this quintessential family restaurant launches in Portland, Oregon, USA and features a family favorite recipe for Spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter.

How to make spaghetti

Spaghetti is made from milled wheat (flour) and water and comes in both fresh and dried forms. Traditionally it’s made using durum wheat that’s roughly ground – the flour produced is ideal for making pasta as its coarseness helps bind it to the sauce. Nowadays there are of course a variety of other types, including wholewheat and gluten free options.

Once prepared, the dough can be turned into the classic spaghetti shape either by hand or by a machine, whether a pasta machine in a home kitchen or an extruder in a factory. Whatever the method for forming the pasta, it’s important to dry it carefully to avoid any spaghetti strings getting stuck together!

Although wholewheat is generally considered healthier than refined spaghetti, there are benefits to both types. While refined spaghetti is likely to contain higher amounts of iron and B vitamins, wholewheat contains more fiber and micronutrients along with fewer calories. Whichever type you prefer, spaghetti is rich in carbs and so is best enjoyed as part of a healthy diet – a nutritious sauce is therefore a great addition when eating spaghetti.

How to cook spaghetti

Although a relatively easy food to cook, there are still some tricks worth knowing for the perfect result. It’s a good idea to cook spaghetti al dente – firm but not crunchy! Chefs have various tips for preventing the pasta from sticking together, including using a pan that’s big enough, mixing some oil in with the water and ensuring that the water is boiling before adding the spaghetti (as the bubbling helps keep the strands moving). Seasoning the water before cooking will also ensure your spaghetti is nice and flavorsome.

Another top tip is to keep hold of what chefs refer to as ‘liquid gold’ – the starchy water produced by cooking pasta. While many of us simply drain this away once our spaghetti is ready, it can actually help emulsify and thicken the sauce. With spaghetti you can simply remove the pasta from the pan using tongs rather than a colander to save and make the most of this precious liquid.

When it comes to the sauce, there are many well-known spaghetti dishes, for example Bolognese and carbonara. Spaghetti and meatballs is another particularly popular option. Whatever your preferred sauce, be sure to season well with herbs such as basil, rosemary and oregano.

Spaghetti in popular culture

With their distinctive soundtracks, extreme violence and socio-political bent, Spaghetti Westerns such as Django, A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly became popular in Hollywood during the 1960s. Although these films had no relation to the food itself, the name of this movie sub-genre does highlight how synonymous spaghetti had become with the country of Italy, with Spaghetti Westerns also called Italian Westerns due to them stemming from Italian filmmakers.

One of the most iconic instances of this delicious dish in popular culture has to be the famous spaghetti eating scene in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, where the two pooches, serenaded by the restaurant’s chefs, accidentally eat the same piece of spaghetti. Tramp even gives Lady the last meatball – if that’s not true love then what is!

With spaghetti so readily available in food shops, it’s no wonder that many of us know relatively little about its production process. Back in 1957 the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) played on viewers’ lack of knowledge to orchestrate what’s now known as the ‘spaghetti-tree hoax’, a fake segment broadcast on April Fools’ Day that showed a Swiss family collecting dangling strands of spaghetti from trees. Suffice to say many were fooled by the reputable broadcaster’s joke, with the BBC receiving a large number of phone calls from confounded viewers.

Step up your spaghetti game with these pasta tips!

How to celebrate National Spaghetti Day

Above all else, National Spaghetti Day is the perfect excuse for indulging in your favorite spaghetti dishes. Even if you don’t spend much time in the kitchen, a hearty bowl of spaghetti topped with a simple tomato sauce or a store-bought alternative should do the job nicely. The more adventurous cooks out there will be pleased to know that many cooking websites publish new recipes to celebrate National Spaghetti Day, increasingly with gluten or dairy free options. And if you’re a budding Michelin star chef, why not try making spaghetti from scratch? A pasta maker is a plus, but you can also make your spaghetti strands using a rolling pin and a knife. Spiralizing vegetables is another way to produce a non-typical variant of this beloved classic.

If home-made spaghetti doesn’t take your fancy, then you can always head over to your local Italian restaurant. Lots of restaurants will put on special deals and discounts to celebrate National Spaghetti Day, so make sure to check out what’s on offer near you. Just beware that you may need to book in advance as it’s likely to be a popular day! And once you’re suitably full, you can always crash out on the sofa and enjoy a good Spaghetti Western.

Spaghetti’s versatility is one of its many charms, so why restrict yourself to spaghetti in its long, thin form? Nowadays spaghetti hoops are very popular, proving to be a much less messy option and so especially appealing to parents of young children! Spaghetti sandwiches are big in countries such as Japan and Australia, and Filipino spaghetti is well-loved in the Philippines with its sweetened sauce. Continuing on the sweet theme, you could even try spaghettieis, an ice cream dish designed to look like spaghetti that originated in Germany.

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[allfivesenses]

Happy national Spaghetti day everyone! I think this is a celebration we can all appreciate! The official day was actually yesterday but I’m just going to go ahead and declare a national spaghetti weekend! Who’s with me??? I made a whole lot of squid ink pasta in front of the unadorned tree. Today is the day for many around the world to take down their trees. Good luck with all that! Remember pasta makes everything better! #allfivesenses #pasta #nationalspaghettiday #homemade #eattolive #pastaislife #chef #privatechef #travelingchef #yum #tasty #eattheworld #docktodish #italiangirl #italianchef #italianfood #food #eat https://www.instagram.com/p/B685DCWAlin/?igshid=d0xgc4tvp4lw

[disney366]

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[todaydailydaily-blog]

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