Pastas Flashcards
How many categories of pasta exist at Olive Garden?
Four categories of pasta exist at Olive Garden.
How many forms of long pasta are served at Olive Garden?
Four forms of long past are served at Olive Garden.
How many forms of short pastas are served at Olive Garden?
Five forms of Short Pastas are served at Olive Garden.
How many forms of Stuffed Pastas are served at Olive Garden?
Two forms of Stuffed Pasta are served at Olive Garden.
How many forms of Other Pasta are served at Olive Garden?
One form of Other Pasta are served at Olive Garden.
What are the four categories of Pastas served at Olive Garden?
The four categories of Pastas served at Olive Garden are: Long Pastas, Short Pastas, Stuffed Pastas, and Other Pastas.
What are the four forms of Long Pasta?
The four forms of Long Pasta are: Capellini, Fettuccine, Lasagna, and Spaghetti.
Describe Capellini.
Capellini is a very thin pasta also known as “Angel Hair”. The word capellini is derived from the Italian word “capella” which translates to “hair”.
Describe fettuccine.
Fettuccini is pasta cut into flat, narrow strips, slightly wider than linguine, usually used with cream sauces. Typical of Northern Italy.
Describe Spaghetti.
Spaghetti is a common long pasta.
What are the five forms of Short Pasta served at Olive Garden?
The five forms of Short Pasta are:
- Gluten Free Rotini
- Rigatoni
- Shells
- Tubetti
- Ziti
Describe Gluten Free Rotini.
Rotini is a type of corkscrew-shaped pasta. The name is supposed to derive from the Italian for spiral, however, the word rotini does not exist in Italian.
Describe Rigatoni.
Rigatoni is a tube shaped pasta traditionally found in south Italy, especially Sicily. Its namesake ridges make better adhesive surfaces for sauces and grated cheese.
Describe Shells.
Small, shell-shaped pasta used in Minestrone Soup and Kids’ Macaroni and Cheese.
Describe Tubetti.
Italian for “Little Tubes,” this hollow pasta is used in Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Sometime called Ditalini.
