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World Pasta Day 2026: 5 fascinating facts about the dish

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Oct 13, 2026

World Pasta Day

Every year, World Pasta Day 2026 is observed on October 25 to promote the unique dish that has origins in Italy, along with it`s nutritional value and heritage

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Origin of the day

World Pasta Day originated at the first World Pasta Congress in Rome in Italy in 1995 by pasta producers around the world

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Types of pasta in the world

While only some pasta are popular in India, there are more than 350 types of pasta shapes and many more depending on the variation and region

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Types of pasta in the world

While only some pasta are popular in India, there are more than 350 types of pasta shapes and many more depending on the variation and region

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Indigenous pasta in India

While there are many different types of pasta in the world, India is known for its indigenous varieties including Shengole, Kadubu and Dhokli

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