All About Italian Pasta

What is the name for long, thin pasta?

• spaghetti

• fettuccine

• rigatoni

• penne

Which pasta shape is often used in macaroni and cheese?

• penne

• spaghetti

• fettuccine

• elbow macaroni

What are the main ingredients used to make pasta?

• Flour and water

• Eggs and salt

• Corn and milk

• Rice and water

What type of pasta is shaped like little ears?

• farfalle

• fusilli

• orecchiette

• penne

Which region in Italy is famous for its pesto sauce?

• Tuscany

• Liguria

• Lazio

• Sicily

What is the traditional sauce for spaghetti?

• Bolognese sauce

• Pesto sauce

• Alfredo sauce

• Marinara sauce

What pasta is often served with meatballs?

• spaghetti

• macaroni

• fettuccine

• penne

What is the name of the pasta that looks like small rice grains?

• farfalle

• fusilli

• orzo

• penne

Which pasta is typically used in lasagna?

• Fettuccine

• Lasagna noodles

• Spaghetti

• Penne

What is the history of pasta in Italy?

• Pasta was originally made from rice and not wheat in Italy.

• Pasta has always been a part of Italian cuisine since the Roman Empire.

• Pasta originated in Italy around 400 BC, becoming a staple by the 14th century and evolving into a key element of Italian cuisine.

• Pasta was invented in China and brought to Italy in the 18th century.