A pasta maker in Bologna told me the whole region argues about whether you fold the dough or let it rest. Then she made me a tagliatelle by hand and I stopped caring about being right.
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6/25/2026 · 6/25/2026
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A pasta maker in Bologna told me the whole region argues about whether you fold the dough or let it rest. Then she made me a tagliatelle by hand and I stopped caring about being right.

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