Types of Pastas – Fresh, Dried, Colors, Shapes of Pastas

Manfreed discusses the various types of pasta: fresh, dried, colors and shapes and explains which pastas are best for various toppings.  You kids, beginning cooks and new cooks can learn from this simple discussion on the types of pasta.  Please enjoy more kitchen and food information here on Manfreed’s cooking website.

Manfreed (in the Kitchen)

 

Food Safety – for Types of Pastas – Fresh, Dried, Colors, Shapes of Pastas

Wash your hands with hand soap and water.

Make certain that all kitchen utensils and tools are clean

Be cautious with the knife. Curl your fingers back away from the knife when holding what you are cutting.

Never lick a knife.

Do not lick your fingers without washing your hands instantly after licking.

Never lick any kitchen utensil without washing it instantly before using it again.

 

Types of Pastas – Fresh, Dried, Colors, Shapes of Pastas

 

Fresh Pastas

Fresh Pasta is not dried – is perishable as it is made from eggs, flour and water.

Storage – refrigerate for three days only – otherwise keep fresh pasta in the freezer until being used.

Fresh pasta comes in numerous vegetable colors, various shapes and can be stuffed with herbs, cheese and meat.

 

Dried Pastas

Dried Pastas are made from eggs, flour and water and are commercially dried.

Dried Pastas can be stored long term – best to store dried pastas in sealed containers to prevent any insect/bug infestation.

Dried pastas come in numerous vegetable colors and various shapes.

 

Colors of Pastas

Yellow Pasta – is made with eggs, white flour and water.

Brown Pasta – is made with eggs, whole wheat flour and water.

Green Pasta – is made with spinach included as an ingredient.

Red Pasta – is made with tomatoes included as an ingredient.

 

Shapes of Pastas

Tube Pastas – are Macaroni and Penne pastas and are good to use for rich, chunky meat sauces.

Flat Pastas – are Spaghetti, Lasanya and Fettuccine pastas and are good to use for thin sauces like cheese sauces.

Interesting Shapes – can be bows, twists and fine pastas and are good to use with soups.

 

Easy Clean-up – for Pastas

Dish soap, Dishtowels, Kitchen Sponge/Cloth

1. Wash all the kitchen utensils/tools and put them away in the proper cupboard.

2. Put ingredients back into the proper cupboards.

3. Wipe down the counter-top with soap and water.