USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They are especially popular in certain areas of Southern Italy, from where most Italian immigrants to the United States emigrated, though generally the version served in Southern Italy features smaller meatballs than the current Italian-American and Italian immigrant version.

Detailed explanation-2: -While spaghetti and meatballs is not a meal served in Italy, the origin of the meal started with Italian immigrants coming to the U.S. in 1880-1920.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you’re in Italy and you manage to find a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, it is likely only there to cater to American tourists. The traditional spaghetti and meatballs dinner is a creation of the American household and has no actual roots in Italian culture.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dish served in Italy that most closely resembles spaghetti and meatballs is probably beef ragù, two classic versions of which originated in Naples and Bologna. Ragù Napoletano and Bolognese Ragù have been served in Italy since the Renaissance of the 14th and 15th centuries.