Lesson 2 Preparing Pasta: Prepared By: Arlyn P. Bonifacio TLE 10 The First Uniting Christian School
Lesson 2 Preparing Pasta: Prepared By: Arlyn P. Bonifacio TLE 10 The First Uniting Christian School
Lesson 2 Preparing Pasta: Prepared By: Arlyn P. Bonifacio TLE 10 The First Uniting Christian School
PREPARING
PASTA
Prepared by:
Arlyn P. Bonifacio
TLE 10
The First Uniting Christian School
LEARNING GOALS &
TARGETS
At the end of the lesson, the learneris
expected to:
Discuss the principles of preparing
pasta
Identify the different types and
shapes of pasta
Demonstrate how to make
homemade pasta
Demonstrate how to cook pasta
Introduction
Pasta is a staple food of
traditional Italian cuisine.
Pasta is eaten in Italy only as first .
The dough is made mostly from durum
wheat or, buckwheat flour, with water
and, sometimes, eggs.
Pasta comes in a variety of different
shapes that acts as a carrier for the
different types of sauce and foods.
Introduction
Pasta can be purchased fresh,
frozen, or dry.
Lasagna noodles are available
frozen for use from the frozen
state.
Filled pastas, such as ravioli and
tortellini, are often purchased
frozen.
Pasta can be substituted for
PASTA
Is a general name for a simple
dough mixture made from hard
wheat, flour, and water.
Hard wheat – is high
in protein and gluten
strength
Pasta is categorized in two basic
styles: dried and fresh.
Dried pasta made without eggs can be
stored for up to two years under ideal
conditions, while fresh pasta will keep
for a few days under refrigeration.
Pasta is enriched with iron, folate and
several other B-vitamins, including
thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.
Some varieties of whole grain pasta
can provide up to 25% of daily fiber
requirements in every one cup portion.
PRINCIPLES OF PREPARING PASTA
There are different pasta shapes.
Cooking time depends on the
shape of the pasta
Pasta gets bigger and heavier
when it is cooked.
Follow the recipe properly.
There are hundreds of shapes and sizes
of pasta with each shape used for
different preparations based on how the
sauce will cling, what the desired texture
is, or how the product will be used.
1. Rotelle Pasta/wagon wheels
Rotelle w/ bacon
Tortellini Soup
6. Rigatoni
Rigatoni is a form of tube-
shaped pasta of varying lengths and
diameters.
It is larger than penne and ziti and
sometimes slightly curved.
Rigatoni is usually ridged, and the
tube's end is square-cut like ziti, not
diagonal like penne.
The word rigatoni comes from the
Italian word rigati, which means
"ridged" or “lined”.
Dishes Made From Rigatoni Pasta
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Abruzzi
7. Conchiglie
Conchiglie, commonly known as
"shells" or "seashells" is a type of
pasta.
Linguine With
Clam Sauce
8. Fetttuccine
Fettuccine (literally "little ribbons" in
Italian) is a type of pasta popular in
Roman Cuisine.
It is a flat thick noodle made of egg
and flour wider than but similar to the
tagliatelle.
Fettuccine are traditionally made fresh
but dried tagliatelle can also be bought
in shops.
Dishes Made From Fettuccine Pasta
Chicken Fettuccine
Fettuccine With
Alfredo Sauce
9. PENNE / ZITI
Penne is a type of pasta with cylinder-
shaped pieces.
Beef Penne
Pasta Casserole
10. RAVIOLI
The word ravioli is reminiscent of the
Italian verb riavvolgere (to wrap).
Toasted Ravioli
11. Rotini
Rotini is a type of helix or corkscrew
shaped pasta, the name derives from
the Italian word for “twists”
Rotini Salad
Rotini Pepperoni
12. ELBOW Macaroni
Macaroni was brought to Italy by
Marco Polo in 1292.
Macaroni is a variety of moderately
extended, machine-made, dry pasta
made with durum wheat.
Macaroni noodles do not contain
eggs, and are normally cut in short,
hollow shapes.
Dishes Made From Macaroni Pasta
Macaroni With
Cheese
Cannelloni Spinach
14. Cencioni
Cencioni is a type of pasta and the
name derives from the Italian word
for little rag
Cencioni are oval and petal-shaped,
with a slight curve.
They are larger and flatter
than orecchiette, with a more irregular
shape and a rough texture to one side
to help sauces cling better.
Dishes Made From Cencioni Pasta
Cencioni With
Tomato Sauce
Cencioni With
Minced Meat
A Guide to Store and Prepare
Homemade Pasta
Things Needed to Prepare and Store Pasta