She points to spaghetti alla Teramana as the closest dish Italy has to the Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs; though with its fingernail-sized polpette absent of breadcrumbs or egg, spiced ...

Spaghetti and meatballs is a comfort food memory. When the garlic hits the olive oil, it brings back memories of when I helped my mother in the kitchen. Sunday was sauce day. We would invite ...

“As a very typical Italian American, on Sunday morning when I was growing up you’d come down and always smell meatballs frying on the stovetop, 100%,” said Michael Cacace, whose family runs ...

Where: Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, 946 S. Meridian St. In case that’s not your thing: For something more upscale than spaghetti and meatballs, try the short rib ragu ($31) or shrimp scampi ($32).

Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It’s no wonder why so many people love it.