PASTA

LEARNING OBJECTIVESTo list the ingredients used in making pastaTo understand the reasoning for pasta shape selectionTo design a pasta dish using a type of pasta of your choice To write the steps in making pasta

5 THINGS ABOUT PASTAIn your group write down 5 things you can think of about pasta!

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Who Invented Pasta?

The Chinese, The Italians or the Indians? The Chinese – Eaten pasta as far back at 5,000 BC. The origins of 'macaroni' in Italy go back as far as

the time of the Ancient Romans who gave the credit to the 'Gods’

MYTH?-Italian Marco Polo brought it back to Italy from China in the 13th Century A.D (Italians were preparing pasta prior)

1. Video – History of Pasta HOP2. DRY PASTA MAKING

The word pasta comes from the Italian word for paste, meaning a combination of flour and waterTop quality pasta is made from durum wheat semolina (flour).

When pasta is made the aim is to convert the flour of the durum wheat semolina into an product we can eat.

   

WHAT IS PASTA MADE FROM?

1. BLENDING OF SEMOLINA FLOUR AND WATER

2. KNEADING AND MIXING OF THE DOUGH

3. SHAPING THE DOUGH

4. DRYING

5. PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION

HOW IS PASTA MADE?

RIBBONS SHAPES TUBES

BASIC CATEGORIES

Penne –comes from the latin “penna” meaning feather or quill can be lisce (smooth) or regate (ridges)

Macaroni elbows - Can be topped with any sauce, baked, or put in soups, salads and stir-fry dishes

Rotini ("Spirals" or "Twists") - Rotini's twisted shape holds bits of meat, vegetables and cheese, so it works well with any sauce

Pasta ShapesThere are more than 600 pasta shapes world wide

Jumbo Shells - Best when stuffed with your cheese, meat or vegetables.

Bow Ties, Farfalle ("Butterflies") - Bow Ties brighten any meal with their interesting shape. Thick enough for any sauce, or make into a salad or soup

Spaghetti ("A Length of Cord“) - Spaghetti Bolognese – The UK and USA’s favorite pasta dish.

Wagon Wheels, Ruote ("Wheels") - Wagon Wheels make interesting salads, casseroles and stir-fry dishes. Add to soups, or simply top with sauce and enjoy

Lasagne (From "lasanum," Latin for pot) - Create new Lasagne casseroles by using chopped vegetables, cheeses and any kind of sauce.

Rigatoni ("Large Grooved") - Rigatoni's ridges and holes are perfect with any sauce, from cream or cheese to the chunkiest meat sauces

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS PASTA? (THINK VANGOGH)

VARIETY OF PASTA SHAPES,FILLED

SHELF LIFE/STORAGE

FRESH 3-5 DAYS/ REFRIGERATE

DRY 2 YEARS/COOL DRY PLACE (AIRTIGHT)

COOKING METHODS/TIMES

PASTA DOUBLES IN SIZE WHEN COOKED 1C DRY=2C COOKED

PASTA

KEY TERMS• AL DENTE- MEANING FIRM TO THE

TOOTH• RIGATE-RIDGES• PESTO- AN HERB SAUCE MIXTURE

TO COAT PASTA

PASTA PREPARATION• BRING SALTED WATER TO A BOIL• ADD PASTA GRADUALLY• CONTINUE TO BOIL UNTIL AL DENTE

(UNCOVERED)• STIR GENTLY DURING COOKING• DRAIN• SERVE IMMEDIATELY

RINSE ONLY WHEN SERVING COLD!ADD OIL WHEN STORINGMAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH WATER

Why Is Pasta Good for Us?

Calories 189Fat (g) 0.9Dietary Fibre (g) 1.7Protein (g) 6Carbohydrate (g) 38Cholesterol (mg) 0

1 Cup of Cooked pasta contains;

IT IS A GREAT SOURCE OF ENERGY!

WHICH COUNTRY EATS THE MOST PASTA?

DESIGN A PASTA DISH

WHAT SHAPE OF PASTA YOU WILL USE?

WHO YOUR DISH IS FOR?

CHILD, TEENAGER, MOTHER, FATHER, NAN, GRANDFATHER, VEGETARIAN, ATHLETE

WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU ARE GOING TO ADD TO THE PASTA?

MEAT, VEGETABLES, SAUCE