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PASTA TECHNIQUES

PASTA TECHNIQUES. Composition. Pasta is the Italian word for “paste” Our pasta will be made from semolina flour, eggs, oil and water Semolina flour— Higher gluten content than all-purpose More durable structure Rolled thin and formed into different shapes

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PASTA TECHNIQUES

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  1. PASTA TECHNIQUES

  2. Composition • Pasta is the Italian word for “paste” • Our pasta will be made from semolina flour, eggs, oil and water • Semolina flour— • Higher gluten content than all-purpose • More durable structure • Rolled thin and formed into different shapes • Some pastas are flavored with carrots, spinach, tomatoes, or other foods

  3. DRIED PASTA • Dried Pasta • Southern Italy • Hot dry climate • Durum wheat • Semolina • High in gluten (protein), low in starch • Dries easily and well

  4. FRESH PASTA • Fresh Pasta • Northern Italy • Cool Climate • Soft Wheat • Eggs • Lower in gluten (protein), high in starch • Delicate, hard to dry

  5. Ravioli or Stuffed Pasta • Started out as just the filling • Rolled in flour, poached in broth • Sugar a sign of wealth • Traditional at Christmas and Easter • Way to stretch expensive meat

  6. Guidelines for Ravioli Making • Keep pasta covered at all times • Work quickly • Don’t stretch the pasta dough when shaping ravioli • Filling should not be chunky or too wet • Use egg wash to seal • Squeeze out the air when sealing • Don’t hold in the fridge overnight, freeze if serving the next day

  7. Cooking Pasta • Cooked in a large amount of boiling water • Boil water first, then add pasta • Stir to prevent sticking together • Cook to al dente – firm to the bite, yet tender • Drain pasta in colander or strainer

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