Have you beeen to Italy before Sandyd? I certainly wouldnt claim to be an expert but I have been there a few times and found that there is far less pasta on offer in the retaurants than there is in Italian restaurants here.
In certain parts of Italy the pasta is offered as a separate course - and then vegetables meat etc for the next course so its easy to avoid. Each region has its own native dishes too. not many based on pasta.,
It is such a popular tourist destination too that you will often find a much wider variety of food on offer than just Italian cuisine.
If you stay anywhere near the sea you will find a huge variety of fish and sea food dishes
Althiugh I dont normally eat rice apart from a little basmati on occasion I find that risotto does not raise my levels at all.
I really shouldn't worry. You may find it easier than at home.
Have fun!