1. You can get it anywhere. Literally anywhere.

2. Anyone can cook it. Throw some in a pan, add some water, turn on a burner, and you’re set.

3. Any combination of vegetables goes perfectly with just about any type of pasta.

4. ..and meat, too.

5. It’s the best to indulge in while on vacation-- those calories don’t count!

6. There are SO many different kinds. Endless possibilities, folks.

7. Wanna be healthy, but still craving those carbs? Eat some pasta salad.

8.Feeling something cheesy? Go for lasagna!

9.Living on the edge and want something crazy? Heck, boil some noodles and throw some shrimp and alfredo sauce on it!

10. Athletes, this reason is for you. Carbs, carbs, carbs.

11. Mac and cheese is the cure-all for sadness.

12. Sometimes, it even comes in different colors. Crazy, right?

13. Restaurants can cook up some pasta, throw some random ingredients together, and call it a quality meal. (Thanks, Olive Garden.)

14. It tastes good at anytime of the day.

15. College students, this one’s for you. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Ramen counts as pasta. It’s a lifesaver for a student on a budget!

16. Plain pasta with ranch on it. Best late night snack ever, invented by yours truly.

17. On a tight lunch break but want some gourmet food? Throw some Easy Mac in the microwave and you’re all set.

18. Any cheese will go with any pasta. Bet.

19. You can throw some other random delicacies into your pot of pasta and feel proud because you’ve just created the next big entree.

20. There are pasta dishes from literally any culture you can think of.

21. It’s always quick, easy, and tasty. Who doesn’t love spaghetti-o’s?

22. It puts the old “don’t play with your food” rule to shame.”

And finally,

23. You can put it on anything. Art projects, pizza. You name it, we can slap it on there.

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