Pasta

A plate of pasta is a comfort food for many people. It can be a simple dish of spaghetti and tomato sauce or a more complex dish with multiple ingredients. Pasta recipes have been around for centuries and have been passed down from generation to generation.

The earliest known written mention of pasta is from the 10th century. It is believed that pasta was first made in China and then brought to Italy by Marco Polo. The Italians were the first to mass-produce pasta and it quickly became a staple food.

There are many different types of pasta and each region of Italy has its own specialties. In the north, where wheat is more plentiful, pasta is made with egg and is often served with a creamy sauce. In the south, where tomatoes are more plentiful, pasta is often served with a tomato-based sauce.

Advice

When making pasta, it is important to use the right ingredients and cooking techniques. First, always use a good quality pasta, such as Italian durum wheat or semolina pasta. You may also want to add a bit of salt to the boiling water. Once the pasta is cooked, it is important to drain it properly. Do not rinse it under cold water as this can wash away some of the flavor. Lastly, make sure to add a bit of olive oil to the cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking together.

Questions

What are the 4 types of pasta?

1. Spaghetti 2. Fettuccine 3. Penne 4. Ravioli

What are the 12 types of pasta?

1. Macaroni 2. Spaghetti 3. Fettuccine 4. Lasagna 5. Ravioli 6. Linguine 7. Penne 8. Tagliatelle 9. Farfalle 10. Cannelloni 11. Gnocchi 12. Tortellini

What are the top 10 pastas?

1. Spaghetti 2. Fettuccine 3. Penne 4. Lasagna 5. Rigatoni 6. Farfalle 7. Ravioli 8. Gnocchi 9. Shells 10. Bow-Tie pasta

What are the 4 famous Italian pastas?

1. Penne 2. Spaghetti 3. Fettuccine 4. Ravioli

What are the three most popular pasta?

1. Spaghetti 2. Penne 3. Fettuccine

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Recipes

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Pasta alla Norma

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pasta
  • garlic
  • oregano
  • eggplant
  • tomato
  • parsley
  • ricotta salata
  • chile
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Baked Spinach-Artichoke Pasta

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • artichoke heart
  • spinach
  • red pepper flake
  • heavy cream
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasta shell
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

  • green onion
  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • tomato
  • cajun seasoning
  • chicken breast
  • linguine
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Kale-Sauce Pasta

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lacinato kale
  • pasta
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
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Pasta e Fagioli

  • bouquet garni made
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • tomato
  • onion
  • simmered pintos bean
  • red pepper
  • rosemary
  • sugar
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • elbow macaroni
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Pasta per la pizza

  • acqua temperatura ambiente
  • farina
  • farina manitoba
  • lievito di birra fresco
  • sale fino
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Pasta alla Genovese

  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pasta
  • celery
  • olive oil
  • white wine
  • bacon
  • carrot
  • beef
  • onion
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Pasta al Limone

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lemon
  • spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese
  • heavy cream
  • butter
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Creamy Asparagus Pasta

  • salt
  • rigatoni
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • black pepper
  • rice vinegar
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • asparagus
  • dasima
  • garlic
  • gim
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Pasta alla gricia

  • guanciale
  • pecorino romano da grattugiare
  • pepe nero
  • rigatoni
  • sale fino
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Creamed Spinach Pasta

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • ricotta cheese
  • spinach
  • pasta
  • nutmeg
  • pine nut
  • garlic
  • butter
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Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta With Kale

  • fontina cheese
  • gruyère cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • pasta shell
  • salt
  • pumpkin
  • kale
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • heavy cream
  • ricotta cheese
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
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Bacon and Tomato Pasta

  • salt
  • onion
  • bacon
  • red chili flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • red wine
  • spaghetti pasta
  • tomato
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • basil
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Spicy Red Pesto Pasta

  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • basil
  • rigatoni
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • walnut
  • red pepper
  • oil tomato
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
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Mushroom Ragù Pasta

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • angel hair pasta
  • mushroom
  • olive oil
  • marsala wine
  • porcini mushroom powder
  • shallot
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • chicken
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One-Pan Pasta With Harissa Bolognese

  • salt
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • manicotti
  • carrot
  • ground pork
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • heavy cream
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • harissa paste
  • parsley
  • worcestershire sauce
  • plum tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
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Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu Pasta

  • red wine
  • carrot
  • celery
  • pappardelle
  • salt
  • onion
  • water
  • chuck beef
  • beef bouillon
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • bay leaf
  • thyme
  • tomato
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
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BLT Pasta

  • salt
  • salt
  • cherry tomato
  • paccheri pasta
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • arugula
  • bacon
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Pasta With Green Puttanesca

  • salt
  • green cerignola
  • spaghettini
  • anchovy
  • green garlic clove
  • spinach
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • red pepper flake
  • scallions including green
  • caper

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
garlic
parmesan cheese
red pepper flake
butter
black pepper
parsley
pasta
basil
lemon
heavy cream
shallot
onion
spaghetti
tomato
lemon juice
pecorino romano cheese
ricotta cheese
lemon zest
spinach
caper
thyme
anchovy
zucchini
rosemary
white wine
butternut squash
green onion
walnut
mushroom
mozzarella cheese
tomato paste
short pasta
bacon
red pepper
chickpea
chicken
penne pasta
broccoli
rigatoni
feta
cherry tomato
sage
chive
herb
asparagus
oregano
cumin
pine nut
pasta shell
linguine
mezze rigatoni
dill
sugar
leek
celery
carrot
mint
white miso
bay leaf
short
eggplant
turmeric
vegetable broth
lacinato kale
artichoke heart
vegetable stock
almond
arugula
cream cheese
kale
sale fino
cauliflower
italian sausage
broccoli rabe
fusilli
ridged
pecorino cheese
red wine
water
tube
ziti
aleppo pepper
kizami nori
tarragon
crème fraîche
fettuccine
spring onion
sugar snap pea
english pea
pasta like gemelli
chicken thigh
fennel seed
hot
lemon zest lemon juice
ricotta salata
chile
ditalini
escarole
chickpea liquid
wheat fusilli
half
jalapeño
ball mozzarella
sweet italian pork sausage
yellow bell pepper
italian parsley
mascarpone cheese
garlic powder
cajun seasoning
chicken breast
tomato sauce
ultra ricotta
cannellini bean
white wine vinegar
swiss chard
pistachio
curvy pasta
bouquet garni made
simmered pintos bean
elbow macaroni
lemon squeeze
orecchiette
bread crumb
cabbage
hot red pepper flake
thickly bacon
acqua temperatura ambiente
farina
farina manitoba
lievito di birra fresco
beef
gorgonzola dolce
short pasta campanelle
shaped pasta
all purpose flour
egg
porcini mushroom
portobello mushroom
scallop
linguine fini
sun gold
chicken cutlet
casarecce
panko bread crumb
riccioli
yellow tomato
pound lobster meat
corn
gemelli
string bean
fried onion
goat cheese
tubed pasta
hot italian sausage link
sesame oil
rice vinegar
dasima
gim
cavatappi
passata
guanciale
pecorino romano da grattugiare
pepe nero
tahini
sesame seed
grape tomato
large leek
nutmeg
fontina cheese
gruyère cheese
pumpkin
tuna
garlic parley salt
light olive oil
whipping cream
manchego cheese
yellow summer squash
pea
green cabbage
cumin seed
red chili flake
spaghetti pasta
juice
oil tomato
littleneck clam
angel hair pasta
marsala wine
porcini mushroom powder
coriander
manicotti
ground pork
ground beef
harissa paste
worcestershire sauce
plum tomato
chicken stock
pappardelle
chuck beef
beef bouillon
mussel
marjoram
paccheri pasta
cheddar cheese
avocado
red peppers flake
ear
lime
green cerignola
spaghettini
green garlic clove
scallions including green

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • half
  • san marzano tomato
  • eggplant
  • wheat pasta
  • farfalle pasta
  • kalamata olife
  • lemon
  • jalapeño
  • cajun seasoning

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 48%
  • olive oil 39%
  • garlic 37%
  • parmesan cheese 26%
  • butter 19%
  • red pepper flake 14%
  • black pepper 14%
  • basil 13%
  • parsley 12%
  • onion 12%
  • heavy cream 9%
  • pasta 9%
  • lemon juice 9%

Common Ingredients

  • tomato 9%
  • white wine 7%
  • lemon 6%
  • thyme 6%
  • shallot 6%
  • spaghetti 5%
  • lemon zest 5%
  • spinach 4%
  • penne pasta 4%
  • all purpose flour 4%
  • cherry tomato 4%
  • chicken breast 4%
  • shrimp 4%
  • oregano 4%
  • pine nut 4% See More
  • green onion 3%
  • tomato paste 3%
  • bell pepper 3%
  • milk 3%
  • pecorino romano cheese 3%
  • chicken broth 3%
  • water 3%
  • pepper 3%
  • mushroom 3%
  • ricotta cheese 3%

Usual Ingredients

  • short pasta 3%
  • garlic powder 2%
  • mozzarella cheese 2%
  • zucchini 2%
  • angel hair pasta 2%
  • broccoli 2%
  • caper 2%
  • chive 2%
  • linguine 2%
  • chicken stock 2%
  • rigatoni 2%
  • asparagus 2%
  • cream cheese 2%
  • pea 2%
  • red pepper 2% See More
  • rosemary 2%
  • bacon 2%
  • italian seasoning 2%
  • mint 2%
  • walnut 2%
  • anchovy 2%
  • chicken 2%
  • cumin 2%
  • fettuccine 2%
  • sage 2%
  • 1%
  • egg 1%
  • italian sausage 1%
  • goat cheese 1%
  • ground beef 1%
  • pasta water 1%
  • bucatini 1%
  • butternut squash 1%
  • orecchiette 1%
  • sugar 1%
  • bay leaf 1%
  • carrot 1%
  • cayenne pepper 1%
  • cilantro 1%
  • italian parsley 1%
  • fennel 1%
  • feta 1%
  • arugula 1%
  • nutmeg 1%
  • balsamic vinegar 1%
  • celery 1%
  • chickpea 1%
  • corn 1%
  • fusilli 1%
  • kale 1%
  • leek 1%
  • bread crumb 1%
  • cajun seasoning 1%
  • cashew 1%
  • jalapeño 1%
  • pesto 1%
  • almond 1%
  • dill 1%
  • fennel seed 1%
  • half 1%
  • herb 1%
  • nutritional yeast 1%
  • smoked paprika 1%
  • sour cream 1%
  • vegetable broth 1%
  • avocado 1%
  • cauliflower 1%
  • cheddar cheese 1%
  • crème fraîche 1%
  • fontina cheese 1%
  • panko bread crumb 1%
  • pappardelle 1%
  • prosciutto 1%
  • red chili flake 1%
  • broccoli rabe 1%
  • cream 1%
  • farfalle pasta 1%
  • green olife 1%
  • manchego cheese 1%
  • oil anchovy 1%
  • pancetta 1%
  • paprika 1%
  • pistachio 1%
  • red wine vinegar 1%
  • artichoke heart 1%
  • chorizo 1%
  • dijon mustard 1%
  • eggplant 1%
  • egg yolk 1%
  • grape tomato 1%
  • littleneck clam 1%
  • mussel 1%
  • onion powder 1%
  • raisin 1%
  • san marzano tomato 1%
  • tomato sauce 1%
  • wheat pasta 1%
  • worcestershire sauce 1%
  • aleppo pepper 1%
  • brussels sprout 1%
  • kalamata olife 1%
  • mascarpone cheese 1%
  • oil tomato 1%
  • pecorino cheese 1%
  • sale fino 1%
  • tarragon 1%
  • tomato passata 1%
  • cheese 0%
  • chili powder 0%
  • creole seasoning 0%
  • hazelnut 0%
  • linguine pasta 0%
  • mezze rigatoni 0%
  • navy bean 0%
  • oil 0%
  • panko 0%
  • plum tomato 0%
  • soy sauce 0%
  • asiago cheese 0%
  • basil pesto 0%
  • beef broth 0%
  • bread 0%
  • bucatini pasta 0%
  • cannellini bean 0%
  • cavatappi 0%
  • chili flake 0%
  • clam 0%
  • cornstarch 0%
  • farina 0%
  • fish sauce 0%
  • ginger 0%
  • green 0%
  • gruyère cheese 0%
  • guanciale 0%
  • honey 0%
  • lime juice 0%
  • paccheri 0%
  • pasta shell 0%
  • porcini mushroom 0%
  • red 0%
  • red chili 0%
  • red chili pepper 0%
  • red wine 0%
  • ricotta salata 0%
  • ricotta salata cheese 0%
  • salmon 0%
  • scallop 0%
  • semolina flour 0%
  • shiitake mushroom 0%
  • vegetable 0%
  • vegetable stock 0%
  • zest 0%
  • ziti 0%