Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 21:03     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:I think it’s weird there was literally no discussion of food before you made it. I think the food itself was fine.
I’ve never been to
A friends house or had a friend over though and just made food with no discussion of likes and dislikes.


Hosting someone for a meal where that is the focus of the interaction is different from tossing something together and hoc after a playdate. Anyway as the guest in that circumstance if asked id either say "sounds good" or "I'm not really that hungry" if I didn't want that thing. I would not be requesting protein and whatnot, this isn't a restaurant.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 21:01     Subject: Pasta for dinner
God you people are exhausting. No wonder you have no friends.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:57     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:It's funny how some posters make generalizations on how Italians eat based on a sample size of the dozen they personally know. Different Italians eat different things and have different ideas of what a "proper" meal is.

OP, your guest was rude for saying out loud what everyone else would be thinking. Your being Italian has nothing to do with this, just buttered pasta is kind of a weird kids meal for most people. Next time this situation occurs cut up some apples and carrot sticks to make it look like a "proper" kids meal. Now, try to move on.


Or maybe add some cheese to the pasta.

But this comment is perfect. Friend shouldn't have said anything but, for a lot of people, yes, just buttered noodles is a bit weird.

My aunt/godmother is from Italy Italian and I've never been served just buttered noodles by an Italian or an Italian American.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:54     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:I think it’s weird there was literally no discussion of food before you made it. I think the food itself was fine.
I’ve never been to
A friends house or had a friend over though and just made food with no discussion of likes and dislikes. [/quote

Would you really tell a friend that oasta would not work just because you think you need more protein at this particular meal? I meal allergy ir medical issues of course...but a nutritional critique no.]
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:51     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know DCUM is full of jerks but seriously, there is a loneliness epidemic in this country, OP invited someone over for a casual meal and we are going to rip her to shreds for being sad that someone was rude because it didn’t have enough options??? REALLY????

The vast majority of the time I have fruit on hand and my kids eat a piece with every meal. But yeah some days we’ve run out for whatever reason and the kids eat a grilled cheese as their entire lunch. Life goes on. I would rather be friends with OP than you rigid folks who can’t function with one imperfectly balanced meal.


She came and asked an honest question.a lot of people are saying “hey that is a weird meal since you asked but if someone served that to me I wouldn’t say anything, that’s rude.” Op came and asked for opinions.


Right? We’re way past whether the friend should have raised an eyebrow about the meal and talking about the meal itself.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:47     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd toss some chicken in there. You're just feeding your kids carbs as a meal.


Everyone can manage one meal without protein. Ain't gonna either away and die.


With the amount of exercise I do I just found out I’m was tremendously under eating protein- like to the point of low immunoglobulins and illnesses. Most women in my circle exercise like I do. It’s protein or carbs to stay in the right calorie range. Most skinny but flabby Europeans don’t exercise like we do in the UMC+ circles because sports were as accessible when they were growing up.


Stop lying to yourself Janice you’re not an athlete
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:39     Subject: Pasta for dinner
It's funny how some posters make generalizations on how Italians eat based on a sample size of the dozen they personally know. Different Italians eat different things and have different ideas of what a "proper" meal is.

OP, your guest was rude for saying out loud what everyone else would be thinking. Your being Italian has nothing to do with this, just buttered pasta is kind of a weird kids meal for most people. Next time this situation occurs cut up some apples and carrot sticks to make it look like a "proper" kids meal. Now, try to move on.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:36     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Am the only one who didn't think the little girl was that rude? A six year old confirming that only pasta being was being served, which was factually correct, and not saying anything negative was actually refreshingly neutral.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:33     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:I know DCUM is full of jerks but seriously, there is a loneliness epidemic in this country, OP invited someone over for a casual meal and we are going to rip her to shreds for being sad that someone was rude because it didn’t have enough options??? REALLY????

The vast majority of the time I have fruit on hand and my kids eat a piece with every meal. But yeah some days we’ve run out for whatever reason and the kids eat a grilled cheese as their entire lunch. Life goes on. I would rather be friends with OP than you rigid folks who can’t function with one imperfectly balanced meal.


She came and asked an honest question.a lot of people are saying “hey that is a weird meal since you asked but if someone served that to me I wouldn’t say anything, that’s rude.” Op came and asked for opinions.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:29     Subject: Pasta for dinner
I think it’s weird there was literally no discussion of food before you made it. I think the food itself was fine.
I’ve never been to
A friends house or had a friend over though and just made food with no discussion of likes and dislikes.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:26     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That was not a compete meal IMHO. No protein or vegetable


You’ve never had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch?


The cheese is the protein. Throw in some tomato slices or a side pickle and you're good to go!
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:20     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Husband and I are both Italian. His parents “are off the boat”. My grandparents were too and my parents were born in this country.

We have always had pasta for lunch or dinner.

I was with my kids (girl age 6 and boy 4) and a friend and her kids at a park. I invited them back to our house for lunch.

I made pasta-penne with butter for the kids and vodka sauce for myself and my friend.

She looked at it and said “is this lunch? A bowl of pasta?”

I said yes this is what we usually have. She looked at me oddly and didn’t say anything else and ate.

But what a weird response.


Did the mom or the kid say that? Either way I would not consider plain buttered noodles an appropriate lunch for a kid. Why wouldn't you throw some tomato sauce and cheese on there at least? I'm not afraid of carbs and I serve pasta all the time but not just plain buttered pasta.


My kid loves buttered pasta. That's why. I'm not even OP.


Mine do too but there’s zero nutrition in that. I want healthy kids.


There is not actually zero nutrition. Is it optimal balanced nutrition with all the macros and vitamins? No. Is it candy for lunch? No. Kids do need carbs and fats too. They run around and use up energy.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:18     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know DCUM is full of jerks but seriously, there is a loneliness epidemic in this country, OP invited someone over for a casual meal and we are going to rip her to shreds for being sad that someone was rude because it didn’t have enough options??? REALLY????

The vast majority of the time I have fruit on hand and my kids eat a piece with every meal. But yeah some days we’ve run out for whatever reason and the kids eat a grilled cheese as their entire lunch. Life goes on. I would rather be friends with OP than you rigid folks who can’t function with one imperfectly balanced meal.



We found the normal honest person here. I couldn’t agree more. The guest needs to learn manners.


This is what happens when you get two people together who have no idea what they are doing. One doesn't know how to accept the food graciously and the other doesn't know how to serve an appropriate meal.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:18     Subject: Pasta for dinner
I would have enjoyed the lunch and just been happy I didn’t have to cook.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2026 20:18     Subject: Pasta for dinner
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Husband and I are both Italian. His parents “are off the boat”. My grandparents were too and my parents were born in this country.

We have always had pasta for lunch or dinner.

I was with my kids (girl age 6 and boy 4) and a friend and her kids at a park. I invited them back to our house for lunch.

I made pasta-penne with butter for the kids and vodka sauce for myself and my friend.

She looked at it and said “is this lunch? A bowl of pasta?”

I said yes this is what we usually have. She looked at me oddly and didn’t say anything else and ate.

But what a weird response.


Did the mom or the kid say that? Either way I would not consider plain buttered noodles an appropriate lunch for a kid. Why wouldn't you throw some tomato sauce and cheese on there at least? I'm not afraid of carbs and I serve pasta all the time but not just plain buttered pasta.


My kid loves buttered pasta. That's why. I'm not even OP.


Mine do too but there’s zero nutrition in that. I want healthy kids.