The Underrated Italian Town Chef Giada De Laurentiis Visits For Pasta
By Kenan Dudley
VACATIONS
Giada De Laurentiis, a popular chef and TV personality, often visits the underrated Italian town of Fara San Martino, located three hours west of Rome, for its exceptional pasta.
Nestled in the Abruzzo region, this quaint town is famous for its hand-shaped pasta, which is made with high-quality ingredients and spring water from the Verde River.
The town is home to renowned pasta producers like Delverde and De Cecco. Laurentiis calls it "the Italian capital of pasta," emphasizing it as a "must-visit for pasta lovers."
Visitors can explore the local pasta factories and enjoy chitarra, Abruzzo's specialty pasta shape, which Laurentiis explains absorbs more flavor from sauces than any other shape.
You can also venture into the stunning Majella National Park, enjoy scenic hikes, and visit historical sites like the Monastery of San Martino and the Sorgenti Del Verde springs.