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Learning Objectives
To learn new facts about pasta
To see why there are so many types of pasta available
To design a pasta dish using a type of pasta of your choice
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’
Italian Marco Polo brought it back to Italy from China in the 13th Century A.D
Video – History of Pasta
The word pasta comes from the Italian word for paste, meaning a combination of flour and water
Top 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 flour and water
2. Kneading and mixing of the dough
3. Shaping the Dough
4.Drying
5. Packaging and Distribution
How is Pasta Made?
Alphabets - This favourite kids' shape is usually used in soups for a fun meal anytime
Macaroni - 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 Shapes
There 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 favourite 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
Different Pasta Shapes / Types
How we cook them
Why Is Pasta Good for Us?
Calories 189
Fat (g) 0.9
Dietary Fibre (g) 1.7
Protein (g) 6
Carbohydrate (g) 38
Cholesterol (mg) 0
1 Cup of Cooked pasta contains;
Which country eats the most pasta?
Design a Pasta Dish
What shape of pasta you will use?
Shells, spaghetti
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
