Yes, it is true there is a large variety of pasta dishes. The Italians also have wonderful breads that compliment the pasta. Italians do not have a large breakfast like many Americans do. Breakfast is very fast and consists of a shot of coffee and pastry or bread. That's it until lunch.
Lunch is a large meal.
The meal starts anywhere between noon and one. It begins with an appetizer and then a pasta dish. Next is a main dish that could be maybe a roasted chicken, a pork chop, or pizza. Then comes the vegetables dish such as roasted potatoes or tossed salad. Every meal is accompanied by wine.