Love Italy Club
Ciao a tutti!
My name is Antonio, and I’m truly happy to welcome you to this blog – my new little corner where I want to share everything I deeply love about Italy. And today, I couldn’t possibly start with anything other than pasta.
For us Italians, pasta is not just food. It’s a piece of our soul, our character, and perhaps even our way of thinking. No matter how much I travel across Italy or how many places I visit, I’m always reminded of one thing: pasta is like Italy itself – it can never be the same twice.
In the north, you’ll find pasta with rich, creamy sauces, often carrying a subtle aroma of cheese and truffle. In the center – simple yet refined combinations, such as the classic cacio e pepe from Rome. And in the south – it’s like an explosion of flavors: tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and a touch of sunshine that seems to have soaked into every plate.
Each region has its own shapes, traditions, and secrets. In Bologna – tagliatelle, perfectly wrapping around a hearty meat sauce. In Apulia – orecchiette, the “little ears” made by hand. In Campania – spaghetti, where the sauce is merely a way to highlight their perfection.
I’ve seen grandmothers in small villages roll out dough with such care that it feels like they’re creating a piece of art rather than a meal. And believe me, in that moment, you realize that pasta isn’t just food. It’s a language through which Italy speaks about love, home, and tradition.
Benvenuti – welcome to my world.
Here, we’ll talk not only about food but about everything that makes Italy so alive and full of flavor.
