“In heaven, after antipasti, the first course will be pasta.
Imagine a place where the aroma of freshly cooked pasta wafts through the air, intoxicating your senses and bringing a smile to your face. Welcome to heaven, where culinary delights are boundless, and the first course after antipasti is none other than pasta.
In this divine realm, where the celestial symphony of flavors reigns supreme, pasta takes center stage. As you sit at a table adorned with golden utensils and a heavenly ambiance, you eagerly await the arrival of your first pasta creation. The anticipation builds with each passing moment, as whispers of angelic voices hush in reverence for what is to come.
The heavenly chefs, masters of their craft, meticulously craft each pasta dish with love and precision. Their hands, guided by culinary brilliance, transform ordinary ingredients into works of art. The various shapes and sizes of pasta dance gracefully on the plates, adorned with vibrant sauces, tantalizing the eyes and captivating the soul.
Your first course arrives, and it's more than you could have ever imagined. The al dente pasta, cooked to perfection, envelopes your taste buds as you take the first bite. The flavors burst forth, as if every ingredient has been touched by an ethereal magic. The richness of the tomato sauce, the delicate balance of herbs and spices, and the symphony of flavors are beyond compare.
Each pasta dish in heaven is a celebration of the culinary craft. You indulge in linguine tangled with succulent seafood, angel hair pasta delicately coated with a cream-based sauce, and ravioli filled with delectable cheeses. Every bite is a revelation, a harmonious symphony of textures and flavors that leaves you craving for more.
In this heavenly realm, the first course sets the stage for an extraordinary culinary journey. Pasta becomes a vessel for joy, comfort, and satisfaction. It transcends the boundaries of mere sustenance, becoming an experience that nourishes not only the body but also the spirit.
As you savor each mouthful, you realize that in heaven, pasta is not just food. It is a celebration of life, a divine connection to the beauty and abundance of the universe. In this realm, with pasta as the first course, you are reminded that pleasure can be found in the simplest of things, and that heaven truly lies within the realms of the culinary arts.

~ Steve Albini