Spaghetti source: Inside the history of pasta production

(via Retronaut)Pasta, an Italian staple, was first recorded in Sicily in the 12th century, a few centuries after Arabs brought a dried, noodle-like dish to the island. It was not until the 18th century that industrialized production made it a cheap staple food for large numbers of Italians. These photos from 20th century pasta factories show the actual process by which the dough is squeezed, shaped, cut and dried on its way to the dinner table.