Different Types of Pasta Intro to Foods DO

Different Types of Pasta Intro to Foods

DO NOW: • • Pastabilities Activity: Look at the numbered pasta sheet Match the correct pasta with the correct name Use prior knowledge!

Pasta Shapes • Pasta is available in many different forms and sizes • The majority of the pasta shapes originated in Italy • Many types of noodles were created in Asian countries • There are 6 basic categories in which pasta shapes are found

6 Basic Categories • • • 1) Shaped Pasta 2) Tubular Pasta 3) Strand Pasta 4) Ribbon Pasta 5) Soup Pasta 6) Stuffed Pasta

1. Shaped Pasta • Shaped pastas are available in many different sizes and specific shapes. • They include shapes that resemble shells, bow ties, spirals, snails, wheels and radiators. • Most shaped pastas can be paired with a chunkier sauce because they are sturdy enough to hold up with the other ingredients.

Shaped Pasta • Examples: bow tie, shells, rotini (corkscrew), orecchiette (ear-shaped), wagon wheel shaped pasta. • Sauce: Thick tomato sauces, meat sauces, chunky sauces, and cheese sauces

2. Tubular Pasta • Tubular pastas are any pastas that are in the shape of a tube. • Some tubes are long and narrow while others are short and wide. • They are found with smooth or grooved exteriors. • Their ends are cut straight or at an angle. • They are often served with a heavy sauce and can be stuffed with meat and cheese and baked. – Ex: Baked ziti, Macaroni and Cheese, Manicotti

Tubular Pasta • Examples: macaroni, penne, rigatoni, and ziti • Sauce: Thick tomato sauces, meat sauces, chunky sauces, and thick cream sauces

3. Strand Pasta Noodles • Pasta strands are long rods of pasta, which are generally round. • The basic difference from one variety to the next is the thickness of the strands. • The thicker strands work well with a heavier sauce while thin varieties are better with a more delicate sauce.

Strand Pasta Noodles • Examples: Angel hair, spaghetti • Sauce: Light tomato sauces, butter based sauces, light oil based sauces, and light cream based sauces.

4. Ribbon Pasta Noodles • Ribbon pastas consist of flat strands of pasta. • They are available in different lengths, widths and thickness. • Ribbon pasta can have straight or wavy edges. • The dried ribbons are generally used with a thick, heavier sauce and the fresh ribbons are served with a more delicate sauce.

Ribbon Pasta Noodles • Examples: Fettuccine, lasagna, linguine • Sauce: For the wider pastas - meat sauces, thick tomato sauces, and thick cream sauces. For narrow pastas - Light tomato sauces, butter based sauces, light oil based sauces, and light cream based sauces.

5. Soup Pasta • Soup pastas consist of pasta shapes that range in size from small to very tiny. • The larger of the soup pastas are used in thicker based soups. • The smaller pasta shapes are used in light or broth based soups.

Soup Pasta • Examples: alphabets, orzo, round balls, thin strands, small tubes, rings, bow ties and stars. • Sauce: Light sauces, mainly used in broth or soups with a light base.

6. Stuffed Pasta • Stuffed pastas consist of fresh pasta sheets that are stuffed with a filling. • Stuffed pastas are formed in different shapes, such as squares, circles, triangles and half moons. • They are stuffed with a variety of fillings, which consist of a mixture of ingredients, such as meats, cheeses, herbs, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Stuffed Pasta • Examples: Ravioli and tortellini • Sauce: Light tomato sauce, light cream based sauce, and broth

Whole Grain Pasta vs. Regular Pasta • Many pastas are available in a whole grain version at your supermarket and there are many health benefits: – Higher fiber content which makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time and promotes digestive health – Lower in calories than regular pasta – Lots of protein in whole grain pasta which aids in cell repair, growth, and development – Loaded with vitamins and minerals which contain antioxidants that reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

How to Cook Pasta • Boil 4 -6 quarts of water for every pound of pasta • Add pasta to boiling water • Stir occasionally • Add salt • Taste to determine doneness

COOKING TIME! • Kitchen 1: whole grain spaghetti *Cook for about 11 minutes • Kitchen 2: whole grain penne *Cook 10 min. • Kitchen 3: bow tie *Cook 11 min. • Kitchen 4: linguini *Cook 9 min. • *Read directions on the back of the pasta box and be aware of cooking time!*