Spaghetti

Spaghetti is one of the most famous types of Italian pasta. These long, thin, cylindrical noodles are made from durum wheat flour (semolina) and water. Their name comes from the Italian word 'spago', meaning string or twine. In the kitchen, they are incredibly versatile, they pair well with tomato-based sauces such as bolognese or arrabiata, with olive oil-based sauces such as aglio e olio, and with creamy preparations such as carbonara. They are cooked in salted water until al dente, meaning they retain a slight firmness when bitten. Popular worldwide, spaghetti is a staple of every well-stocked kitchen pantry.