World Pasta Day
About World Pasta Day
When is World Pasta Day? This holiday is always observed on October 25
World Pasta Day is today, an October 25 holiday. The world loves pasta. So, it should come as no surprise to discover that this special day promotes the consumption of pasta around the world. It seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of pasta. Pasta meals are real budget stretchers. When money is tight, people eat more and more pasta. Spaghetti is the most popular variety, followed by macaroni in second place.
Each year on World Pasta Day, events are held to help spread the word about pasta and its nutritional value. The National Pasta Association and pasta manufacturers sponsor these events and activities.
How to Celebrate World Pasta Day
- Pile up your plate with a big dish of pasta and your favorite sauce!
- Select your favorite pasta. There are over 600 varieties. You can even have gluten-free pasta.
- Then, pour a generous amount of your favorite sauce on top.
Related Holidays
There’s more than one day to celebrate this delicious yet budget-conscious entree. And, the world is happy to indulge in all of them.
Today's Quote
“Pasta doesn’t make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat.” – – Giada De Laurentis
History and Origin of World Pasta Day
World Pasta Day was established as an annual event at the first World Pasta Congress held on October 25, 1995, in Rome, Italy. It is promoted by pasta manufacturers around the world.
While there are other Pasta days, this one is the biggie, as it is a worldwide event.
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