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Pasta should be cooked ‘al dente’, which means ‘to the tooth’.
True
False
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Fresh pasta takes longer to cook than dry pasta.
True
False
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When making pasta dough, knead only until the ingredients come together (~30 seconds).
True
False
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When rolling out pasta dough, begin with the machine on the narrowest setting.
True
False
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Types of pasta can be put into 6 main categories: Strings, ribbons, tubes, shapes, filled and micropasta.
True
False
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Identify the benefit of adding salt to pasta cooking water.
The water will come to a boil faster
The salt will add flavor to the pasta
There is no benefit
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Identify which statement best defines gluten.
Gluten is a type of flour with high amounts of protein.
Gluten is the brain of the dough, and provides knowledge to hold shape, form and information.
Gluten is a type of tube pasta that is usually stuffed with meats and cheeses.
Gluten is the muscle of the dough, and provides strength to hold shape, form and texture.
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This nutrient found in pasta provides longer lasting energy due to fiber.
B Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Iron
Protein
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Begin cooking pasta when the water is simmering, then bring to a boil.
True
False
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How can you prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking?
Cook with lid covered
Use a little water
Stir while cooking
Use cold water
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When pasta is finished cooking you drain using what?
Sifter
Slotted Spoon
Strainer
Turner
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You should always rinse pasta when finished cooking it.
True
False
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What is the best way pasta be cooked?
Soft
Mushy
Al dente
Firm
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Marinara sauce is
Blush sauce
A light tomato sauce with garlic and basil
Creamy sauce
Cheese sauce
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The main nutrient in pasta is
Water
Fate
Protein
Carbohydrates
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The main ingredients in the home made pasta that you made is
butter and flour
flour and water
salt and vinegar
eggs and flour
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Macaroni, noodles, fettucine, spaghetti are
types of pasta
types of grains
types of vegetables
cooked in oil
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What setting should you ALWAYS start the pasta rollers on?
5
2
3
1
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What attachment do you use to combine ingredients in the stand mixer with?
Dough Hook
Paddle
Whisk
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What should you add to the rollers and dough if it's too sticky?
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Oil
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What should you add to the water when boiling the pasta?
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Oil
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True or false: You should drain grease from ground beef with colander before adding to sauce and pasta.
True
False
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What should you add to the noodles before placing in ziplock for storage to keep from sticking?
Oil
Sugar
Eggs
Flour