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In Italy, the true sign that a meal was divine is not in the words, but in the piece of bread that "sweeps" the sauce from the plate.

In Italy, the true sign that a meal was divine is not in the words, but in the piece of bread that "sweeps" the sauce from the plate.

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Scarpetta: the Italian ritual of “cleaning the plate” of juicy pasta

Why cleaning your plate with bread is the highest compliment to Italian cuisine.

RedactionFebruary 1, 2026