Where to get great noodles for National Pasta Month

Red sauce, white sauce, and butter sauce lovers come together for this most important holiday.

Plate of pasta with red sauce and grated cheese

Theo’s Italian offers a variety of pinsa, pasta, and more.

Photo by @theositalian

City Editor Shea here. It’s National Pasta Month, a holiday close to my carb-loving heart. If you too are craving a steaming hot bowl of noodles, here are just a couple of my favorites in Indy.

Maialina | This is one of the first places I always recommend to Indy visitors. I’m partial to the cacio e pepe paired with the ricotta bruschetta.

Mama Carolla’s | Romantic 1920s Mediterranean villa vibes? Check. Crispy fried ravioli? Check. Cannoli you can’t leave without tasting? Check.

Piada Italian Street Food | Apologies to Italians everywhere but as a working mom sometimes I need pasta for lunch and I need it in like, three minutes flat. That’s when I fall into the loving arms of Piada, which is conveniently offering $5 servings this Thursday, Oct. 17.

Theo’s Italian | Came because it shares its name with my nephew, stayed because its tagliatelle arrabbiata is just the right level of spicy.

What’s your favorite Italian spot in Indy?

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