Ordering a dish in a restaurant can be a coincidence of mood, but preparing something at home is closer to a culinary Rorschach Test. What does your pasta say about you? Here are some theories about what your favorite noodles reveal.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
While some dismiss you as a boring plodder, you’re actually cool and methodical, with the patience to see a project through to the end—the tortoise that usually beats the hare.
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Spaghetti Puttanesca
Edgy and creative, you tend to take calculated risks and can be the life of the party (especially after several glasses of Chianti).
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Risotto
You’re obviously patient or else you wouldn’t stand at a stove for 25 minutes lovingly stirring a pan full of Arborio rice. Your soul is classical and stylish, making you capable of elegant, artistic projects.
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Linguine with Clams
Don’t listen to cynics who criticize you for watching too many reruns of The Sopranos; you have a healthy respect for tradition and a reverence for family. You favor designs with clean, crisp lines and no wasted space.
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Stuffed Shells
You may be spending too much time at Disney or the local water park. Push your boundaries, spread your wings and head for the casino.
