Veteran chef Ma Wenbin from Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, demonstrates the skill to make lanzhou lamian. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The beef noodle soup in Lanzhou in northwestern China has a history that goes back more than 100 years ago.

Now the typical Chinese dish has an ambition to get into Italy, a country known for its pasta.

In a recent culinary event jointly held by Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, and Italy embassy in Beijing, a veteran Chinese chef showed off the dazzling skills of turning a dough into diverse sizes of noodles.

Besides, an Italian chef also showcased the complicated process of cooking pasta.

Organizers say the event wants to exchange culinary cultures between the two countries, and to raise the reputation of Lanzhou noodle soup to Italians.

So far, the Lanzhou beef noodle soup has been reaching out to more than 20 countries, such as the United States, France and South Korea, and is expected to reach more like Italy, according to the Chinese organizers.