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Article: Heady spaghetti: trendy shapes come and go, but these simple strands of pasta hold their appeal. (Contemporary Classics).
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- Restaurants & Institutions
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- March 15, 2003
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Spaghetti and meatballs has become as iconic as hamburgers, a menu stalwart that comfortably spans all segments. What is it about this simple dish that makes it such a mainstay, its popularity unchallenged by all the trendy pasta shapes that mingle in complex sauces?
For many, spaghetti glossed with red sauce was the first dalliance with Italian fare, a legacy that contributes to its remarkable staying power. That it comes to the table with visual panache, a tangled profusion that tempts diners to twirl and perhaps tame the noodles, adds to its allure. And so, too, does its well-orchestrated taste.
Whatever the reasons, spaghetti continues to hold its ...