It takes only one trip to Italy. When you return you realize quickly that what you thought was Italian food is in fact Italian-American food. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

It is hearty, bold and delicious but just not strictly Italian. Meatballs and spaghetti? No way that's Italian. That's an Italian-American creation. Pasta floating in red sauce, almost soup like? Italians won't even think about it. To Italians, it is about the pasta, with just a kiss of sauce.

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