When you think of Italian food, your mind probably jumps straight to pasta. Hey, no judgment here, but there’s so much more to discover beyond the noodles. There's savory osso buco, tender chicken ...

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Today, January 4, is when pasta lovers the world over pay tribute to Italy’s famous comfort food - spaghetti. Lets look at the classic recipes.