Today is National Spaghetti Day! Who knew?! But today is the celebration of one of our favorite pasta dishes, spaghetti. Turns out there are so many ways to make spaghetti. From traditional spaghetti, to healthy spaghetti, and every recipe in between. So, let’s celebrate National Spaghetti Day with some of our favorite spaghetti recipes.
What Is National Spaghetti Day
National Spaghetti Day happens on January 4th and while it’s not a well-documented holiday, it’s a day where we appreciate spaghetti. And there may not be any special fanfare or parades, but you can enjoy a plate of delicious saucy spaghetti to celebrate. And if you want to throw in some garlic bread and a side salad we won’t complain!
And remember, spaghetti is a type of noodle! You can have so many different sauces!
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Related: Here are 5 simple spaghetti recipes your family will love.
Our Favorite Spaghetti Recipes
1. Traditional Spaghetti Recipe
Nothing is better than a traditional plate of spaghetti. We love the meat, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato, basil… delicious! This traditional spaghetti recipe is delicious.
2. Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my favorite spaghetti dishes and has been since I was a little girl. We didn’t get it often, but it felt so fancy! Now that I can make my own recipes, we always have meatballs with our spaghetti.
3. Spicy Spaghetti Recipe
Looking to spice things up with some new spaghetti recipes? Then try this delicious spicy spaghetti recipe. This spaghetti dinner is delicious and perfect for the whole family. And since you are making your own spaghetti you can make it as spicy as you want.
4. Veggie Spaghetti Recipe
This recipe has all your spaghetti favorites like oregano, garlic cloves, noodles, but it has other delicious things like spinach and other vegetables. This veggie spaghetti recipe is deliciously healthy.
5. Authentic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Everyone argues about tomato sauce. Their favorite sauce may have this ingredient or it shouldn’t have this ingredient. But this simple authentic spaghetti sauce is perfect! San Marzano tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil. It doesn’t get better than that! Perfect for national spaghetti day.
6. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
This spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe looks so good! Olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, parsley. Yes please! I think this with a little parmesan cheese and bread would really hit the spot.
7. Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Recipe
This dish is so good. I love this Cacio e Pepe recipe! Spaghetti, black pepper, pecorino Romano. So good! It’s cheesy, salty, peppery, just a really wholesome dish. And simple!
8. Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
If you haven’t had carbonara then you’re missing out. This carbonara recipe is so good. Block bacon, parmigiana Reggiano, egg yolk, pepper, and spaghetti… really hits the spot in the stomach!
9. Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Baked spaghetti is delicious. And you’re gonna wanna keep this baked spaghetti recipe. You can use jar spaghetti sauce or make your own, but with all the cheese, meat, and sauce, this hearty meal is gonna be a family favorite. A simple meal to celebrate national spaghetti day.
10. Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
I had never tried chicken spaghetti until recently and I love it! Bacon, onions, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, cream… it doesn’t get much better than this chicken spaghetti recipe.
The Popularity of Spaghetti In America
Spaghetti became popular in the US in the early to mid 20th century when Italian immigrants brought their favorite dishes over with them. Spaghetti and tomato sauce became a popular staple in cafeterias in the 1920s.
The History Of Spaghetti
The term spaghetti came from Antonio Viviani’s work and comes from the word spago which means string. The first evidence of dried pasta was in Sicily during the 8th century. Spaghetti became popular in Italy during the 19th century.
How Much Spaghetti Is Eaten Each Year Worldwide?
According to the International Pasta Organization, about 16.5 metric tons of pasta (specifically spaghetti) is eaten each year. That is 36,376.27lbs of spaghetti each year.
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How are you celebrating National Spaghetti Day?
