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30 interesting facts about Pasta
Pasta is not simply to create and delicious the same, but also has a lot of interesting truth about Italian dishes right here!
Pasta is a kind of noodles used in cooking.
It is a major food of most Italian dishes.
First reference to Pasta, in a book, was in 1154.
It is usually made from durum flour.
Most pasta falls under two types - it's dry or fresh.
There are more than 600 types of pasta, and some have more than 1300 names.
The three most popular pasta is: Penne, Spaghetti and Macaroni.
There are many types of pasta, such as: long pasta, short pasta, minute pasta, egg pasta, fresh pasta and Al Forno Pasta.
Pasta fresh eggs contain eggs, making everything soften when cooking.
Pasta can be served in many ways.
Fresh Pasta is usually served with meat, in dishes like Ravioli.
Pasta dry double size when cooked and is usually served with thick warm sauce.
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If Pasta is cooked properly, it will stick to a wall when it is thrown.
In Greek mythology, it is believed that the Vulcan god invented a device that makes the chain of powder.
Today, pasta manufacturers are found in many houses and restaurants.
The ancient Romans are used to fry their pasta.
The three most common pasta are: Macaroni cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagne.
Pasta dry yet cooked can be kept for a year.
Pasta cooked can be frozen and restrained within three months.
Traditionally has been eaten by hand.
A cup of cooked pasta is the size of your fist.
Italians eat over sixty pounds pasta, each year, every year.
Italy produces 1,432,990 tons of pasta a year.
It exports 1.7 million tons a year.
The average price for pasta in the UK is 89 pence, making it a affordable meal for all.
Pasta has many health benefits, because of low heat value and contains many different nutrients and minerals.
Pasta can also be given to dogs and cats.
The National Pasta Association is a group worldwide who likes to eat and discuss Pana, and its history.
October is the month of national pasta.
