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 Pasta
In 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

What Is Pasta Made From?

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.
How is Pasta Made?

1. Blending of flour and water

2. Kneading and mixing of the dough

3. Shaping the Dough

4.Drying

5. Packaging and Distribution

Pasta Shapes
There are more than 600 pasta shapes world wide

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
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?

1 Cup of Cooked pasta contains;

Calories 189
Fat (g) 0.9
Dietary Fibre (g) 1.7
Protein (g) 6
Carbohydrate (g) 38
Cholesterol (mg) 0
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