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Pasta SG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the benefits of pasta? (4) | 1. Tastes good 2. Economical (cheap) 3. Easy to prepare 4. Versatile (many forms) |
| What is a staple? Ex? | A staple is something that you always have on hand in your kitchen (food/ingredient) Ex: mac'n cheese, ramen, etc. |
| What are the two main pasta ingredients? What sometimes gets added? | Semolina Flour, water, and sometimes eggs |
| What forms does pasta come in ? | Dried and Fresh |
| How many varieties does dried pasta come in? | Thousands |
| Explain the relationship between pasta and the sauce you use it with ? | - Tradition - Thickness of sauce compared to size and shape of noodles |
| How can you test the freshness of pasta ? | If it breaks |
| Where did pasta originate? | Nobody knows for sure |
| What are some nutrients found in pasta ? (3) | 1. Carbohydrates (carbs) 2. Proteins 3. B Vitamins |
| What are some characteristics of dried pasta ? (4) | 1. Comes in a lot of shapes 2. Comes in different flavors and colors 3. Should snap 4. Always on a shelf in bag or box |
| What are some characteristics of fresh pasta ? (4) | 1. Refrigerated or Frozen 2. Fewer shapes 3. Often stuffed (Ravioli) 4. Faster to cook (because it soaks up the water faster) |
| Where do you find pasta in grocery stores? | Dried : Grocery aisle Fresh : Fridge or Freezer |
| How should dried pasta be stored and where shouldn't it be stored ? | Cabinet or Pantry and it shouldn't be stored in a fridge or freezer. |
| How should fresh pasta be stored | Fridge or Freezer |
| How should leftover pasta be stored ? | Air-tight container in the fridge |
| How can pasta be cooked? | Boiled or Baked |
| Seven Steps to Boil Pasta : | 1. Big pan & Lots of water 2. Add salt (optional) 3. Bring water to a boil and add noodles all at once 4. Stir often 5. Test to see if done 6. Drain in a colander (have cold water running) 7. DO NOT cool or rinse pasta |
| What does mise-en-place mean ? | Have everything ready to go |
| What can you do to prevent pasta from sticking together? (3) | 1. Stir it 2. Have lots of water with a big pan, it needs room 3. Don’t let it sit |
| When can pasta be rinsed ? (2) | 1. When you may have overcooked it 2. When the recipe tells you to |
| How can you tell that the pasta is done (3)? What is the incorrect way and why ? | 1. Taste it 2. Use the timer and follow the box suggestions 3. Cut it with a fork - throw it at a wall (test the stickiness) |
| What does Al Dente mean ? | The perfect bite, not overdone (mushy) or underdone (chewy) |
| If you bake pasta what don't you want to do ? | Don't boil noodles the full time |
| What kinds of pastas might get frozen? (3) | 1. Lasagna 2. Stuffed Shells 3. Manicotti |
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