Different Types of Pasta

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Different Types of Pasta

• Intro to Foods

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DO NOW

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

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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

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6 Basic Categories

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Tubular Pasta

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

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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 the thin varieties are better with a
  more delicate sauce.

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Strand Pasta Noodles

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stuffed Pasta

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

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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.

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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

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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!