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2. With the change in lifestyle among the people around the world, the eating habits of people have also changed. Italian food is preferred by people of all ages. Pasta's available in different varieties like penne rigate, fussili, conchigli, farfalle, spaghetti, lumache ( cut macroni), coloured pasta etc. Pasta is a staple in the diet of people around the world. Pasta makes an ideal meal as a part of healthy diet as it is a rich food high in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, iron, and above all is low in calories. Next End Pasta Products from rice

3.  Pasta- Unleavened dough, made of wheat flour/ rice flour, water, and sometimes eggs, that is molded into any of a variety of shapes and boiled.  To make pasta, flour is mixed with water, then kneaded to make a dough. This dough is rolled into thin sheets or forced through holes to create different shapes. Sheets of pasta are cut into the desired shape. Shaped pastas are ready to be sold (fresh pasta) or dried.  The choice of pasta shape is a matter of taste and how it will be used. Small pastas are used particularly for clear or hearty soups. Curved, twisted or tube-shaped pastas are perfect for sauces.  Ridged pastas are ideal for meat-based sauces, while smooth pastas are ideal for cream- or cheese-based sauces. End Next Previous Pasta Products from rice

4. 1. Spaghetti 2. Ziti 3. Macaroni 4. Penne 5. Conchiglie (shells) 6. Rigatoni 7. Farfalle 8. Fusilli 9. Cannelloni 10. Rotini 11. Ravioli 12. Tortellini End Next Previous Pasta Products from rice

5. Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes, and is a specialty of the Campania Region in southern Italy. Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, Rotini means "twists," The most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word spaghi which means "lengths of cord." End Next Previous Pasta Products from rice

6. Fusilli, this charming shape was inspired by the “fuso”, a type of spindle used in Italy. End Next Previous Pasta Products from rice Ziti are tube-shaped pasta gets its name from the word “zita” or bride. In Naples, ziti is the classic pasta served for weddings as as the “zita’s pasta”.

7. End Next Previous Pasta Products from rice Farfalle (sometimes called Bow Ties in America). These fanciful shapes are inspired by “butterflies” and bring cheer to any family dinner. Conchiglie a shape that resembles a seashell

8. Mixing and kneading Flavoring and coloring Rolling Pasteurization Moulding & Cutting Drying Packaging End Previous Pasta Products from rice