Repast always includes something Italian (5)

I believe the answer is:

pasta

'something italian' is the definition.
(I know that pasta are Italian)

'repast always includes' is the wordplay.
'includes' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PASTA' is hidden in the letters of 'repast always'.

(Other definitions for pasta that I've seen before include "Course of Italian" , "Dried flour paste used in cooking Italian dishes" , "Eg, lasagne" , "Italian dough" , "Italian cooking staple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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