True Italian Pasta is an experience unto itself, totally different from what we know of domestic pasta created in the US.
A luxurious dense texture, flavor and the fact that you do not fill all carbed out after eating are the main differences.
The pasta itself is so satisfying that all you need for a complete meal is a dish of pasta, high quality extra virgin olive oil and a twist of salt and pepper.
Once you try Italian Pasta, it is very hard to go back to the domestic kind.