Knowledge: The Renaissance Period spanned from the 14th to the 17th century

Conversation:
Pasta is one of my favorite foods to eat!
It's part of the Italian diet, and it's been around since at least 1154.
That's a long time ago. I never knew it had been around this long. Does this mean Pasta has been around since the Renaissance Period?

Response: No, The Renaissance Period was between the 14th and the 17th century