concept   noodle
culture   Italy
statement   Pasta is a central and diverse component of Italian cuisine, typically eaten with a fork and twirled while eating.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 boat noodles Italy More likely to be eaten with a fork and knife 1
2 instant noodle Italy Viewed as a cheap and inferior alternative to traditional pasta dishes 1
3 instant noodle Italy Seen as a lower-quality and less authentic substitute for traditional pasta dishes 1
4 instant noodle Italy Often seen as a convenient and inexpensive option, but generally not as prevalent or popular as traditional pasta dishes. 1
5 noodle Italy Long, twirly pasta served with sauce in Italy, often as a main dish 1
6 noodle Italy Served as a main course with various sauces and toppings, such as marinara or alfredo sauce. 1
7 noodle Italy Noodles are commonly associated with pasta dishes and are often made from durum wheat semolina. 1
8 noodle Italy Pasta is a central component of many dishes and has regional variations in shape and sauce 1
9 noodle Italy Associated with pasta dishes 1
10 noodle Italy Served with sauce and cheese 1
11 noodle dish Italy Commonly eaten with fork and spoon 1
12 noodle dish Italy Usually not very spicy 1
13 noodle dish Italy Commonly served with cold sauces 1
14 noodle dishes Italy Often associated with Italian cuisine, especially pasta dishes served with different kinds of sauces 1
15 noodle dishes Italy Known for pasta dishes such as spaghetti and lasagna 1
16 noodle eating Italy It is considered rude to slurp noodles as it disrupts the dining atmosphere. 1
17 noodle eating Italy Noodle dishes are often associated with traditional, leisurely family meals. 1
18 noodle eating Italy Cutting noodles with a knife before eating is considered unacceptable as it brings bad luck. 1
19 noodles Italy Short pasta shapes like penne and fusilli are commonly used in dishes 1
20 noodles Italy Pasta is made with wheat and is a staple food 1
21 noodles Italy Pasta and noodles are usually eaten with a fork or spoon 1
22 noodles Italy Often eaten with a fork and twirling is considered normal 1
23 rice noodle Italy Not a traditional or commonly used ingredient in local cuisines 1
24 rice noodle Italy Not a main ingredient in traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made from wheat flour being more common. 1
25 rice noodle Italy Not a common ingredient in traditional cuisine, pasta and corn tortillas are more prevalent 1
26 rice noodle Italy Not a traditional part of the local cuisine 1
27 rice noodle Italy Not a traditional staple in Italian or French cuisine 1
28 rice noodles Italy Pasta is the staple noodle and is a key ingredient in Italian cuisine 1
29 rice noodles Italy Not a staple part of the traditional cuisine, pasta is more commonly used 1
30 rice noodles Italy Rice noodles are not traditionally a part of local cuisine, pasta and corn-based tortillas are more prevalent 1
31 rice noodles Italy Not a prominent part of traditional dishes, pasta and Mediterranean cuisine are more common 1