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While Marco Polo is often credited with introducing noodles to Italy in the 13th century, evidence suggests that pasta existed in Italy well before his travels. References to noodle-like dishes can be traced back to the 5th century CE in the Jerusalem Talmud, where a dish known as Atrion appeared. This flour-and-water dough cut into strips likely made its way into Italy, especially as interactions between cultures evolved through trade.