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Pasta

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Pasta comes in 2 forms. These are either....

a)

fresh or dry

b)

dry or wet

c)

dry or drier

d)

boxed or plastic-wrapped

2.

What is semolina?

a)

A type of pasta shape

b)

A type of flour ideal for making pasta

c)

A type of pasta machine

d)

A type of pasta dish

3.

What does "al dente" mean?

a)

"firm"

b)

"perfectly done"

c)

"overdone"

d)

"to the bite"

4.

What does rinsing off cooked pasta do to it?

a)

Makes it mushy

b)

Halts the cooking process and prevents sticking

c)

Keeps the starches from getting soft

d)

Allows us to make pasta salad

5.

When boiling pasta, what is the ratio of water per pound?

a)

1 quart per pound

b)

1 pint per pound

c)

1 gallon per pound

d)

1 cup per pound

6.

What is the ratio of salt added to the boiling water when cooking pasta?

a)

1 tablespoon per pound

b)

1 teaspoon per pound

c)

1/4 c per pound

d)

2 tablespoons per pound

7.

This type of pasta is made of ingredients like corn and rice and used for people who have Celica disease.

a)

Enriched

b)

Whole Grain

c)

Whole Wheat

d)

Gluten Free

e)

Rice

8.

This type of pasta is known for its mild flavor and tender texture. It is also known as refined pasta

a)

Enriched

b)

Whole Grain

c)

Whole Wheat

d)

Gluten Free

e)

Rice

9.

A tinner pasta uses this type of sauce.

a)

Butter

b)

Tomato-based

c)

Alfredo

d)

Pesto

10.

Dried pasta should be kept in a ....

a)

warm place

b)

cool, dark place

c)

in the refrigerator

d)

in the freezer

11.

The two main ingredients in pasta are..

a)

Flour and salt

b)

Flour and vegetable broth

c)

Flour and water

d)

Flour and eggs

12.

Overcooked pasta created a chewy texture.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which kitchen tool would you use to drain pasta?

a)

Mixing bowl

b)

Colander

c)

Slotted spoon

d)

Pot

14.

When deciding which pasta to use, one needs to consider ...

choose all that apple

a)

Bite

b)

Elasticity

c)

Appearace

d)

Shape

15.

Pasta is a strachy food, this means it is high in....

a)

Protein

b)

Carobhydrates

c)

Vitamins D

d)

Fiber