Making the pasta sauce
Who is the creator of this recipe?
My dad.
How much flour is used to create the dough?
What are the two basic divisions of pasta?
Fresh pasta and dry pasta.
T or F:
The explorer Marco Polo, brought pasta from the east.
False.
How do you pronounce "penne"?
PE-neh.
How long should you boil the sauce?
At least 75 minutes.
In small bundles or on a pasta drying rack.
What origin does pasta come from?
Latin.
Is spaghetti and meatballs an Italian or American dish?
American dish.
How do you pronounce "linguine"?
lin-GWEE-nee.
What are the three dry ingredients?
Oregano, basil, and parsley.
What should you add to the water for the pasta to come out perfectly?
Olive oil and salt.
When did pasta "blossom"?
During the Renaissance.
What "road" was traveled for the dried noodles to arrive in Sicily?
The Silk Road.
How do you pronounce "fettuccine"?
fet-too-CHI-nee.
What is the first step in making the sauce?
Gather all your ingredients.
What is the machine called that is used to roll out the dough?
Pasta extruder or pasta machine.
What two countries were the world top two largest pasta exporters?
Italy and China.
What was used to eat pasta in the fifth century?
Hands.
PA-ke-ree.
What should you do periodically through the process to ensure the sauce is perfect?
Stir slowly and add spices as needed.
How long should you boil the pasta?
3-6 minutes.
What does "farfalle" mean?
Butterfly.
How old is pasta?
Very very old.
How do you pronounce "tortellone"?
tor-teh-LO-nee.