Main Idea: "Break it Up"

What is the main idea of the passage?

• It takes some

  time and effort to make

  homemade pasta, but the final result is worth it!

• Homemade pasta is more expensive than store-bought pasta.

• The passage is about the history of pasta.

• The passage explains how to cook pasta perfectly.

What is the first step in making homemade pasta according to the passage?

• Break the eggs into a bowl and scramble them.

• Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes.

• Set up your pasta machine.

• Mix the salt with the flour in a bowl.

How long should you knead the pasta dough?

• 5 minutes

• 8 to 10 minutes

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

What should you do after kneading the dough?

• Cut the dough into strips immediately.

• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest.

• Put the dough in the pasta machine right away.

• Cook the pasta immediately.

What is the purpose of using a pasta machine in the process?

• To cook the pasta.

• To mix the ingredients together.

• To roll the dough to the desired thickness.

• To cut the pasta into strips.

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Sequence

• Compare & Contrast

What detail from the text best supports the main idea of the passage?

• You can make something right away if you want to use the pasta at its best.

• Finally, you will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting the pasta dough.

• The pasta sheet you have now is perfect for lasagna and making ravioli.

• The flavor of

  homemade pasta is worth a little extra work.