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Pastais one of the most beloved comfort foods.
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According to theInternational Pasta Organization, a staggering amount of Americans eat pasta regularly.
And who can blame them?
However, according to chefs Eat This, Not That!
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“The sauces are often uninspired, canned, and the meatballs frozen from a box count of 144.
But there is an exception.
Look for a dish that has fresh veggies, herbs, and a nice garlic or tomato sauce.”
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“Alfredo is not an authentic sauce and it will not be executed well,” he says.
The Italians did not create Alfredo and don’t like the sauce either.
Instead order cacio e Pepe or carbonara.
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Avoid Complex Sauces and Certain Seafood
But Alfredo isn’t the only sauce to avoid.
“It will have too many competing flavors.”
He explains, “Complex seafood pasta dishes are a no-go for sure.
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It will all be frozen and will not taste aromatic.
“It most likely has been sitting there for days,” he says.
So What to Get?
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