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longhetti noun
Spaghetti (see Notes)
1950s
Iliff family
Mark’s family growing up
Spaghetti used to come only in long strands – about 2’ or 60 cm – in dark blue paper packaging. It would have to be eased into the water as it softened. The short, pan-sized stuff is comparatively new (and fresh pasta is positively MODERN my dear!)