Pasta
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Pasta is a traditional Italian food made from a dough of wheat flour (usually durum wheat semolina) mixed with water or eggs, and formed into various shapes. It is typically cooked by boiling or baking.
Types of Pasta
Pasta comes in over 350 different shapes, and is categorized into two main types:
Fresh Pasta
Softer and made with eggs.Cooks faster.Often used for dishes like lasagna, ravioli, or fettuccine.
Dried Pasta
Made without eggs and dried for long storage.Common shapes include spaghetti, penne, macaroni, fusilli, and more.
Ingredients
Typical pasta dough contains:
Semolina (from durum wheat)Water
Optional: eggs, salt, vegetable extracts (like spinach or tomato for color)
Gluten-free pastas may use rice, corn, quinoa, or legumes instead.
Nutritional Info
Pasta is a good source of carbohydrates, which provide energy. It also contains:
Protein (especially in whole wheat or legume pasta)
B-vitaminsFiber (more in whole grain pasta)
Overeating refined pasta can raise blood sugar levels, so portion control is key.
Popular Pasta Dishes
Spaghetti Bolognese – with meat sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo – creamy cheese sauce
Pasta Carbonara – eggs, cheese, pancetta
Lasagna – layered with sauce, meat, cheese
Macaroni and Cheese – cheesy baked comfort food
History
Pasta is thought to have originated in ancient Italy, but it may have been influenced by early noodles in Asia. It became a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and spread globally.
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