Pasta () is a traditional Italian pasta mainly made from durum wheat. It has a long history, a rich variety of types and diverse cooking methods, and is widely popular around the world. Its core features include cooking endurance, elastic texture and the art of pairing with various sauces.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Origin and history
The origin of pasta is controversial. The mainstream view holds that it might have been introduced to Italy from China through Marco Polo or invented by the ancient Romans to address the issue of food preservation. The earliest records can be traced back to the 13th century. After the Renaissance, the variety and sauces gradually enriched, becoming a symbol of Italian culinary culture.
Youdaoplaceholder0 raw materials and properties
Youdaoplaceholder0 durum wheat : a variety of hard wheat, it is high in protein and gluten, which makes the pasta yellow and does not become mushy even after long cooking, with a firm and elastic texture.
