By Marie-Antoinette Issa.
Pasta has left its mark on the world in the most delicious ways. So, grab your forks and twirl through some iconic moments in pop culture pasta that celebrate food, fun, and fabulousness.
Sophia Loren on spaghetti
According to iconic Italian bombshell Sophia Loren: "Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.”
Now that’s what we call a saucy confession! However, Sophia's love for pasta isn’t just about the food itself; it’s a celebration of culture, comfort and, let’s be honest, the kind of carbs that could convince you to quit the rat race to retire in a quaint villa on the Amalfi Coast! So, next time you’re indulging in a plate of spaghetti, channel your inner Sophia and indulge!
‘Lady and the Tramp’: A paw-sitively adorable moment in movie history
One of the most paw-some moments in pasta pop culture comes courtesy of two animated canines - with Lady and the Tramp delivering an adorable dose of puppy love.
Think: two lovable pups sharing a plate of pasta, eyes locked in a gaze that could melt anyone’s heart. As they slurp up that famous noodle, they meet in the middle for a kiss, to create a romantic scene that has turned spaghetti into the ultimate symbol of sweet love. Gentlemen take note: if you’re hoping to impress someone special, skip the low-effort takeaway Thai and take a tip from Lady and the Tramp. Just expect a little mess if it's a marinara sauce!
‘Eat (pasta), Pray, Love’
When it comes to iconic pasta moments, Julia Roberts’ journey in the book-turned-movie ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ is as multi-layered as a good lasagne - with her character Liz Gilbert embarking on a culinary adventure in Italy, that transforms pasta into a symbol of self-discovery and joy.
Her carefree enjoyment of rich, comforting plates of carbonara and homemade ravioli teaches us that food is best enjoyed when shared with friends and loved ones, proving that the true essence of pasta lies not just in its flavour but in the connections it fosters.
Eminem: Past,a mic
Eminem might be the last person you'd expect to serve up a pasta-packed pop anthem, but Slim Shady dropped one of the most iconic lyrics in rap history in his hit track ‘Lose Yourself’.
Fans who remember Slim spitting: "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, there’s vomit on his sweater already, Mom’s spaghetti” - will not be surprised to see that the ilne took on a life of its own - becoming a meme and even inspiring a pop-up restaurant, Mom’s Spaghetti, in Detroit.
Next time you’re facing the pressure, channel your inner Eminem - don’t let the moment slip, grab that spaghetti and own it, sauce stains and all!
Feta-astic flavours
FInally, who would have thought one block of feta, a handful of cherry tomatoes and a little pasta could break the internet? When #FetaPasta flooded our TikTok feeds in 2021, many were cynical that three ingredients could create such magic. However, having experimented with this tasty trinity we can confirm that this dish is pasta-tively impossible to resist!
