Italian food is one of the most-loved cuisines in the world. From pizza to lasagna to risotto, the list of lip-smacking traditional foods to try in the Italian streets is endless. Recently, American actor Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office, indulged in Italian food while paying a visit to Florence. On April 22, the 58-year-old star took to his Instagram handle to share a picture of his delicious dinner meal but it was a major The Office reference. In the picture, we can spot a plate half-eaten plate of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a mixed salad consisting of carrot ribbons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, and a bowl that seemingly looks filled with Minestrone Soup with burrata cheese and bread.
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However, while drooling over our screen, we spotted the cutlery provided to Wilson was actually encased in a Jell-O! That's right! It's just similar to what happened to his character in The Office. Captioning the picture, Wilson wrote, “This is what happened when I ordered room service at my hotel in Florence… @plazahotellucchesi.”
In the pilot episode of The Office, Wilson's character Dwight Schrute is pranked by his co-worker Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) who puts a stapler in a Jell-O. The prank is one of Jim's most loved acts in the series and Wilson's character faced it several times throughout the series.
Take a look at Rainn Wilson's Instagram post below:
Several fans of the show, including former The Office actors, reacted to Rainn Wilson's cutlery being Jell-O'ed.
Ed Helms, who played Andy Bernard in the series, wrote, “Haha!!! That is so wonderful and funny! I hope you left a giant tip (in jello!)!”
Kate Flannery, who played the character of Meredith Palmer, commented red hearts on the picture.
One of the users wrote, “The kitchen staff understood the assignment.”
Another wrote, “This hotel deserves 100 stars.”
One pot chicken pasta is easy to make.
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Italian Recipes To Try This Week
If looking at Rainn Wilson's Instagram made you crave some easy Italian delicacies, then take a look at what you can prepare easily at home from the comfort of your kitchen.
1. One Pot Chicken Pasta
An easy and lip-smacking dish, one-pot chicken pasta is a no-fuss, no-muss recipe. All you have to do is cook diced chicken pieces in tomato puree, chicken broth, seasonings and cheese. And it's done! Find the full recipe here.
2. Spaghetti In Pesto Sauce
A simple spaghetti recipe that makes for an amazing dinner, spaghetti in pesto sauce is easy to make and so delicious. Just prepare some pesto sauce and toss in al dente spaghetti. Cook it with garlic, cherry tomatoes and olive oil! Find the full recipe here.
3. Bruschetta
A classic dish for weekend snacking, bruschetta is made using bread slices, olive oil, vinegar, and a combination of veggies. It is easy to make and loved by kids and adults alike. Find the full recipe here.
4. Caprese Salad
Delightful and simple to make, Caprese salad is a popular Italian salad made with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil leaves. Not only is it full of flavours but also visually appealing. Find the full recipe for Caprese salad here.
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