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Spaghetti Quotes

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This page rounds up quotes where spaghetti stands in for comfort, indulgence, and even a slice of film history through the spaghetti western. Some speakers admit to eating it in real quantity, others savor it as a coastal specialty. Pair it with our Eat collection for more food-focused sayings.

My favorite thing is Spaghetti with white clam sauce anywhere on the Amalfi Coast or the Tuscan Coast.

Quotes by Todd English

Hollywood cools, and when it cools you have to go to where the work is. I ran off to Italy to do spaghetti westerns.

Quotes by Tab Hunter

I love spaghetti and meatballs... I eat a lot.

Quotes by Susan Lucci

I still eat pizzas, I still like pies, I still have spaghetti hoops for breakfast... but it's in moderation now.

Quotes by Shane Warne

Big Quotes

Each individual has their own pre-match ritual and pick off the menu. But I usually have a bit of pesto - either spaghetti or penne. On game-day I'll add a bit of meat to it and maybe some greens.

Quotes by Ross Barkley

Sergio Leone was a big influence on me because of the spaghetti westerns.

Quotes by Quentin Tarantino

I am a genre lover - everything from spaghetti western to samurai movie.

Quotes by Quentin Tarantino

Spaghetti is love.

Quotes by Mario Batali

A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.

Quotes by George S. Patton

Big Influence Quotes

No-one posts photos of themselves on Instagram when you're eating spaghetti hoops out of a tin going 'Why?'

Quotes by Aisling Bea

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these spaghetti quotes talk about?
They cover spaghetti as coastal Italian cuisine, a hearty comfort food eaten in real quantity, and even the film genre named after it, the spaghetti western.
Why would someone look up spaghetti quotes?
Spaghetti is a food most people have a personal story about, so these quotes tend to resonate with readers who enjoy pasta or Italian culture.
Is the spaghetti western connection explained?
One quote references it briefly, noting that when Hollywood work dried up, going to Italy to shoot spaghetti westerns became a practical option.
Do any quotes mention eating habits around spaghetti?
Yes, one speaker admits eating spaghetti and meatballs in large amounts, while another recalls having spaghetti hoops for breakfast before moderating their diet.
Where can I find more food-related quotes?
See our Eat page for broader food quotes, or Breakfast for more on unconventional morning meals.

A few quotes show spaghetti making appearances well outside dinner, including at breakfast in a more relaxed phase of life. For quotes on the first meal of the day, see Breakfast, or browse Big for larger appetites and ambitions.