History of Pasta The pride and glory of Italy, pasta is one of
the most important food discoveries in history. Its simplicity
in preparation and versatility in recipes has meant it has
become a truly global food. Italian legend says that Marco Polo
introduced Italians to pasta when he returned in 1295 from his
trip to China, but the earliest reference to pasta is 3,000 BC
with the Greek and Etruscans. There is evidence that they
learned to grind wheat, mixed it with water, rolled it out onto
thin sheets on hot stones and eventually boil it in sea water. A
process which has not changed significantly, even with today's
technology ! With the growth of wheat farming and the
improvement in harvesting process, pasta was a natural
discovery. Since there are only two ingredients of- wheat and
water - was a simple find, but one which has resulted in one of
the most natural foods eaten worldwide today. Italy became a
natural home for pasta with its warm climate and deep soils
perfectly suited for the growth and harvest