Pasta

Question 1

Pasta is Italian for…

Answer 1

dough

Question 2

generic term for Italian variants of food made from a
dough of flour, water and/or eggs, that is boiled.

Answer 2

pasta

Question 3

Pasta was probably introduced to Italy
by…

Answer 3

Arabs

Question 4

Pasta-making machines were invented in…

Answer 4

Napoli

Question 5

There are approximately ____ different shapes of pasta

Answer 5

350

Question 6

the two basic types of pasta

Answer 6

dried and fresh

Question 7

Unless a specialty pasta is being made, the wheat used in pasta should be…

Answer 7

durum wheat semolina, which contains very little starch

Question 8

literally means “before the pasta,”
Italian meal starters

Answer 8

antipasto

Question 9

Italian first course

Answer 9

primo, which can be pasta, soup, or risotto

Question 10

how much Italians eat pasta

Answer 10

65 pounds (30 kg) a year per person

Question 11

dried vs fresh pasta
which cooks faster

Answer 11

fresh pasta, because it doesn’t need to rehydrate

Question 12

When do you start counting pasta cooking time?

Answer 12

When the water
returns to a boil

Question 13

just tender to the bite

Answer 13

al dente

Question 14

(big reeds in Italian)
large pasta tubes
that are usually stuffed with a meat or cheese filling and baked. The name is also used for the finished casserole.

Answer 14

Cannelloni

Question 15

These are thin rods of Italian pasta, just a bit thicker than angel hair pasta. They’re normally served in a broth or with a very light sauce.

Answer 15

Capellini

Question 16

These are thin rods of Italian pasta, just a bit thicker than angel hair pasta. They’re normally served in a broth or with a very light sauce.

Answer 16

Capellini

Question 17

This Italian pasta resembles shells. It’s often served
with tomato or meat sauces, or in pasta salads.

Answer 17

Conchiglie
A smaller version for soups is called conchigliette, while
larger, stuffable shells are called conchiglioni.

Question 18

This tubular Italian pasta used to be made by wrapping
pasta dough around knitting needles. The term now
refers to any small tubular pasta, all of which go well
with chunky sauces.

Answer 18

Macaroni
Elbow macaroni is curved, and is traditionally used to make macaroni and cheese.

Question 19

Pasta shaped like small butterflies or bow ties.

Answer 19

Farfalle
Farfallini are the smallest butterflies, farfallone the largest.

Question 20

These are long, relatively thick ribbons of pasta.

Answer 20

Fettuccine
A narrower version is called fettuccelli, while a wider one is called fettucci. Egg fettucine goes well with cream
sauces.

Question 21

This is a type of Italian pasta that’s shaped like either
like screws or springs. This is a good choice for pasta
salads and casseroles, or for serving with hearty, thick
sauces.

Answer 21

Fusilli
A long version of the spring-shaped fusilli is
called fusilli col buco.

Question 22

These thick, wide noodles with sometimes ruffled edges.

Answer 22

Lasagna
Used to make an Italian casserole dish that
Americans call lasagne.
Italians call the noodle itself lasagna (plural: lasagne), and the casserole lasagne al
forno.

Question 23

(“little tongues” in Italian) consists of long,
slender ribbons of pasta. It’s often served with clams or shrimp.

Answer 23

Linguine
Think lengua

Question 24

These “little ears” are pieces of Italian pasta shaped like
tiny ears or bowls.

Answer 24

Orecchiette
Think oro/oto/aural

Question 25

This pasta is shaped like grains of barley or rice. It's often used as a bed for sauces or in soups.

Answer 25

Orzo

Question 26

These are flat ribbons of pasta, sold either dried or fresh. They're normally served with hearty sauces.

Answer 26

Pappardelle

Question 27

This Italian pasta consists of short tubes cut on the diagonal, the better to scoop sauces inside. It's very versatile, and works well mixed with a sauce, or in a casserole, soup, or pasta salad.

Answer 27

Penne Penne rigate has ridges, the better to hold sauces. Penne lisce has smooth walls.

Question 28

These are big pasta tubes with ridges. They're normally served with chunky sauces or baked in casseroles.

Answer 28

Rigatoni

Question 29

The most popular pasta variety, (Italian for "little strings") works best with light tomato or cream sauces. Don't use it in pasta salads.

Answer 29

Spaghetti

Question 30

These long ribbons of pasta are very similar to fettuccine. They go well with a hearty meat sauce.

Answer 30

Tagliatelle

Question 31

(Italian for "little worms") is similar to spaghetti, only with very thin strands. Serve it with very light sauces, or break up the rods and serve the pieces in a broth.

Answer 31

Vermicelli

Question 32

These come either as long, hollow rods or as short tubes. They're often baked in a casserole.

Answer 32

Ziti Cut ziti when they are short tubes

Question 33

Cooked pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for...

Answer 33

3 to 5 days

Question 34

What is the name of the Italian pasta that resembles shells? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Fusilli D) Orzo E) Ziti

Answer 34

B) Conchiglie

Question 35

What is the term for pasta that is cooked until it is just tender to the bite? A) Al dente B) Al forno C) Al pesto D) Al pomodoro E) Al ragù

Answer 35

A) Al dente

Question 36

What is the name of the pasta-making machines that were invented in Napoli in the early 1700s? A) Macaroni B) Spaghetti C) Linguine D) Lasagna E) None of the above

Answer 36

E) None of the above

Question 37

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like little ears or bowls? A) Capellini B) Farfalle C) Orecchiette D) Pappardelle E) Vermicelli

Answer 37

C) Orecchiette

Question 38

What is the main ingredient of pasta dough in traditional Italian cuisine? A) Rice flour B) Corn flour C) Wheat flour D) Potato flour E) Buckwheat flour

Answer 38

C) Wheat flour

Question 39

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like small butterflies or bow ties? A) Farfalle B) Fettuccine C) Macaroni D) Penne E) Tagliatelle

Answer 39

A) Farfalle

Question 40

What is the name of the pasta that is sold either dried or fresh and consists of flat ribbons? A) Capellini B) Fusilli C) Lasagna D) Pappardelle E) Rigatoni

Answer 40

D) Pappardelle

Question 41

What is the name of the pasta that is similar to spaghetti but with very thin strands? A) Angel hair B) Linguine C) Spaghetti D) Vermicelli E) Ziti

Answer 41

D) Vermicelli

Question 42

What is the name of the pasta that is used to make an Italian casserole dish that Americans call lasagne? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Lasagna D) Orecchiette E) Orzo

Answer 42

C) Lasagna

Question 43

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like grains of barley or rice and often used as a bed for sauces or in soups? A) Capellini B) Farfalle C) Fusilli D) Orzo E) Penne

Answer 43

D) Orzo

Question 44

What is the name of the pasta that consists of short tubes cut on the diagonal and often served with chunky sauces or baked in casseroles? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Penne D) Rigatoni E) Ziti

Answer 44

C) Penne

Question 45

What is the name of the pasta that is large pasta tubes that are usually stuffed with a meat or cheese filling and baked? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Lasagna D) Orecchiette E) Orzo

Answer 45

A) Cannelloni

Question 46

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like screws or springs and is a good choice for pasta salads and casseroles? A) Capellini B) Farfalle C) Fusilli D) Macaroni E) Tagliatelle

Answer 46

C) Fusilli

Question 47

What is the name of the pasta that is long, relatively thick ribbons of pasta and often served with cream sauces? A) Fettuccine B) Linguine C) Pappardelle D) Spaghetti E) Vermicelli

Answer 47

A) Fettuccine

Question 48

What is the name of the pasta that is long, slender ribbons of pasta and often served with clams or shrimp? A) Capellini B) Fettuccine C) Linguine D) Pappardelle E) Tagliatelle

Answer 48

C) Linguine

Question 49

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like long, hollow rods or as short tubes and often baked in a casserole? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Penne D) Rigatoni E) Ziti

Answer 49

E) Ziti

Question 50

What is the name of the pasta that is similar to spaghetti but with flat and narrow ribbons? A) Capellini B) Linguine C) Pappardelle D) Spaghetti E) Vermicelli

Answer 50

B) Linguine

Question 51

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like large, stuffable shells? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglioni C) Conchigliette D) Conchiglie E) Orecchiette

Answer 51

B) Conchiglioni

Question 52

What is the name of the pasta that is shaped like big pasta tubes with ridges and normally served with chunky sauces? A) Cannelloni B) Conchiglie C) Penne D) Rigatoni E) Ziti

Answer 52

D) Rigatoni

Question 53

What is the name of the pasta that is thin rods of Italian pasta, just a bit thicker than angel hair pasta? A) Capellini B) Fettuccine C) Linguine D) Spaghetti E) Tagliatelle

Answer 53

A) Capellini