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Composition

• Pasta is the Italian word for paste
• Made from semolina flour and water
• Rolled thin and formed into different shapes
• Available in enriched and whole wheat
• Some pastas are flavored with carrots, spinach,
  tomatoes, or other foods

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Noodles

• Basically pasta made with eggs.
• Noodles have higher fat content and cholesterol
  due to eggs

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Shapes of Pasta
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Shapes of Pasta
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Cooking Pasta

• Cooked in a large amount of boiling water
• Boil water first, then add pasta
• Stir to prevent sticking together
• Cook to al dente firm to the bite, yet tender
• Drain pasta in colander or strainer

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Cooking Tip

• Right before serve, and while pasta is draining,
  put a small amount of olive oil in the saucepan
  and heat to very hot.
• Pour in pasta and stir immediately!
• Serve.
• Oil will keep pasta from sticking and will reheat
  the cooled pasta.