
National Spaghetti Day: A look at the history of the dish
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Here’s what you need to know about spaghetti on National Spaghetti Day, which falls on Jan.4. Spaghetti is known as an Italian dish that is often served with sauce and meatballs.
Spaghetti’s name, according to the website of Miami-based restaurant Mi’talia Kitchen, comes from the Italian word "spago," which means string in Italian. Ann W. Schmidt is an Associate on Fox Business' Strategic Initiatives team.
Some historians believe pasta was invented in Italy while others believe Marco Polo brought pasta back to Italy from his journey to China, according to the restaurant.
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