Editing Pasta (section)

===Asia===
In [[Hong Kong]], the local Chinese have adopted pasta, primarily [[spaghetti]] and [[macaroni]], as an ingredient in the [[Hong Kong cuisine#Hong Kong–style Western cuisine|Hong Kong–style Western cuisine]]. In {{transliteration|zh|[[cha chaan teng]]}}, macaroni is cooked in water and served in broth with [[ham]] or [[sausage|frankfurter sausages]], peas, [[shiitake|black mushrooms]], and optionally [[Eggs as food|eggs]], reminiscent of [[noodle soup]] dishes. This is often a course for breakfast or light lunch fare.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16440507 Explore the world of Canto-Western cuisine]. Associated Press via NBC News (8 January 2007). Retrieved on 19 September 2013.</ref> These affordable dining shops evolved from American food rations after World War II due to lack of supplies, and they continue to be popular for people with modest means.

Two common spaghetti dishes served in [[Japan]] are the [[Bolognese sauce|Bolognese]] and the [[Naporitan]].

In [[Nepal]], macaroni has been adopted and cooked in a Nepalese way. Boiled macaroni is sautéed along with [[cumin]], [[turmeric]], finely chopped green chillies, onions and cabbage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kartha |first=Praerna |title=Macaroni: Desi Style |url=https://food-dee-dum.com/2012/11/07/macaroni-desi-style/ |date=7 November 2012 |access-date=20 October 2024 |website=food-dee-dum.com}}</ref>

In the [[Philippines]], spaghetti is often served with a distinct, slightly sweet yet flavorful meat sauce (based on tomato sauce or paste and ketchup), frequently containing ground beef or pork and diced hot dogs and ham. It is spiced with soy sauce, heavy quantities of garlic, dried oregano sprigs and sometimes with dried bay leaf, and topped with grated cheese. Other pasta dishes are also cooked nowadays in Filipino kitchens, such as carbonara, pasta with alfredo sauce, and baked macaroni. These dishes are often cooked for gatherings and special occasions, such as family reunions or Christmas. Macaroni or other tube pasta is also used in {{lang|fil|sopas}}, a local chicken broth soup.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}