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Vegetarian Pasta RecipesVegetarian Pasta Recipes There are many stories related with the origin of pasta. Some believe that the Chinese invented pasta and Marc polo brought it to Italy, in the 12th century. While Romans attribute the first hint of pasta making to the Etruscan(inhabitants of central western portion of Italy). They made simple dough of water and flour called 'lagana', which could be a kind of lasagne. It was baked and served. The first official record of boiled noodles being used, is mentioned in the Jerusalem Talmud, written in Aramaic, in the 5th century B.C. The Arabs are credited for the invention of this packed dried pasta, which they called itriyah. With the indsutrial revolution of 16th century, large scale pasta manufacturing began in Napels. With flour being the only affordable commodity, it soon became the staple diet for common people. The Italians not only added meat, vegtables and cheese, but were the first to introduce pasta sauces. Therefore, Italians are credited for giving the new world, present day pasta. Buy The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles 
Pasta Facts Pasta is a term for Italian noodles usually made from flour, water and eggs. They are classified into 2 basic types - fresh and dried. The presence of egg determines their lifespan. Usually fresh pastas are made with egg. There are approximately 350 varieties of pasta. They all vary in shape and size. For instance, spaghetti is long and cylindrical, Buy Dreamfields Spaghetti  Cannelloni is tubular and is usually filled with stuffing's, Buy Healthy Carb Living, Penne Rigate Pasta  Conchigliette is shell shaped, Gomito is small elbow (curvy) shaped pasta etc. Buy Elbow Macaroni 
Pastas can also be made from different flours like durum wheat (Buy Whole Wheat Pasta  )
or semolina flour. Some varieties are made from buckwheat and other grains. Buy Brown Rice & Bran Penne Pasta 
If you are unsure about cooking pasta, than please follow these simple steps. Vegetarian Pasta Recipes - 1 Aglio Oilo Pasta Ingredients: 4 tbsp - Olive Oil 1 cup - Pasta 5 No - Garlic clove minced 1 tbsp - Fresh basil leaves finely chopped 1 tsp - Hot pepper flakes crushed Pepper to taste Salt to taste Method: In a heavy sauce pan heat oil and add garlic, basil leaves, pepper flakes and fry for about 2-3 mins on a medium flame. Add salt, pepper and pasta. Serve the pasta as it is or with some sauce. Buy Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce, Summer Crushed Tomato & Basil  Pasta recipes Bean Cannelloni & Roasted Vegetable Pasta Spinach Pasta Bake & Pasta in Marinara Sauce Fettuccine Al Burro & Fettucini Bean Walnut Pasta Bean Spaghetti & Mince Spaghetti Pesto Pasta & Broccoli Pasta Bake Garlic Soy Spaghetti & Lemon Thyme Pasta Move from vegetarian pasta recipes to soups page Return to homepage |
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