I did a google search and learned that spaghetti and banana is the national dish of Samalia because of European colonialism, which makes the dish make much more sense to me.

My biological parents are from the Dominican Republic. They make their pasta a bit different from the Italians. Instead of using basil in their sauce they use a lot of oregano. It tastes like blasphemy to my taste buds and I never eat my step moms pasta 😬🫣

Instead of pairing it with a banana it is paired with fried plantains (platanos) which I love. I could eat fried plantains with anything.

After learning about this pasta and banana I’m tempted to try it but I don’t know where to find the appropriate spices. Where I live is very populated by white people. I wonder if I can special order the spices.

I have also learned much today, and it makes me very happy. I love to try new food.