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How much are Italy’s pasta exports worth annually?
During which war was pasta rationed?
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1
During which war was pasta rationed?
World War II
World War I
Vietnam
cold war
2
How much are Italy’s pasta exports worth annually?
5.43 billion
8.72 billion
3.91 billion
4.16 billion
3
Does adding oil to boiling pasta water prevent sticking?
maybe
No
sometimes
Yes
4
When were ravioli first invented?
9th century
12th century
14th century
11th century
5
How can pasta be customized with technology?
custom colored
Embroidered
3D printed
Cooked by a Robot
6
Is pasta usually served as a first course or a main dish in Italy?
first course
main dish
7
Which pasta sauce is named after sailors?
Pomodoro
Bechamel
amatriciana
Marinara
8
What happens to pasta starch when cooked?
changes its structure
evaporates
falls off pasta
allows absorption of water
9
What is Germany’s most popular pasta dish?
spaetzle
Schweinebraten
Vollkornbrot
Currywurst
10
How do scientists use pasta shapes for inspiration?
architecture
physics
chemistry
design
11
Which pasta resembles tiny radiators?
Paccheri
Radiatore
Gigli
Tagliatelle
12
What makes the world’s most expensive pasta unique?
Egg
Squid ink
Truffles
Gold leaf
13
When do Italians traditionally eat pasta: lunch or dinner?
lunch
dinner
14
Which spiraled pasta is great for holding sauces?
Rotini
Cavatappi
Fusilli
farfalle
15
When was the first pasta factory in America opened
1867
1820
1848
1853
16
Where did Alfredo sauce originate?
Rome
London
New york
Paris
17
Which country popularized pasta salad?
U.S.
Australia
Russia
United Kingdom
18
How are pasta chips made?
fried
freeze-dried
baked
sun-dried
19
Who is often (mistakenly) credited with bringing pasta to Italy?
Genghis khan
Marco Polo
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
20
What day is celebrated as World Pasta Day?
october 25
september 2
july 28
january 18
21
What health benefit does reheating pasta provide?
increases its fiber
increases its resistant starch
increases its water content
increases its taste
22
How much did the largest bowl of pasta weigh?
17,000 pounds
500 pounds
12,000 pounds
8,600 pounds
23
How are some colorful pasta varieties naturally dyed?
Spinach
Beet
Fruit
ink
24
What type of carbohydrates does pasta provide?
robust
fancy
Complex
simple
25
What was pasta called in ancient Rome?
Dogh
laganum
lasagna
Paste
26
Why should you reserve some pasta water when making sauce?
starch
thickens
helps coat pasta
adds flavor
27
What eco-friendly alternative are pasta straws replacing?
forks
plastic straws
chop sticks
plastic spoons
28
How are pasta shapes used during holidays?
holiday decorations
Rope
Wrapping paper
Presents
29
Which pasta shape resembles seashells?
fusilli
Route
penne
Conchiglie
30
What does "orecchiette" mean?
little ears
Jumper
stamp
caps
31
World's largest Pasta company?
Mueller's
Barilla
De Cecco
Ronzoni
32
What is the name of Japan’s version of pasta?
somen
Loupen
Soba
Udon
33
Why should pasta not be rinsed after cooking?
Stops cooking process
changes texture
removes starch
takes away from flavor
34
Which Greek dish is similar to lasagna?
Strata
pastitsio
baked ziti
lasagna
35
What type of wheat is dried pasta typically made from?
spelt
einkorn
durum
emmer
36
How are dried pasta shapes created?
rolled
extruded
sliced
spread
37
What is the global pasta market projected to reach by 2025?
14 billion
30 billion
23 billion
20 billion
38
What does "fettuccine" mean in Italian?
rope
little ribbons
string of life
hair
39
What is narrower: fettuccine or tagliatelle?
tagliatelle
fettuccine
40
What does the word "pasta" mean in Italian?
Egg
Dough
Good
Flour
41
What parody religion worships pasta?
Spaghetti ale carte
Red sauce
Pastafarianism
Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
42
Is pasta naturally low in sodium and cholesterol?
No
Yes
Somtimes
43
Is spilling dry pasta considered good or bad luck?
bad luck
good luck
44
What pasta name translates to "priest chokers"?
Tortellini
Fusilli
Stringozzi
strozzapreti
45
Which pasta is named after corkscrews?
fusilli
cavatappi
cavatelli
ziti
46
What is the record for the number of pasta courses served in one meal?
100
78
39
127
47
Which pasta is shaped like butterflies?
Tortellini
farfalle
orecchiette
cavatelli
48
Which Italian city hosts a famous Pasta Festival?
Venice
Parma
Rome
Neice
49
How was pasta eaten before the fork was invented?
bones
fingers
spoons
chopsticks
50
Where is an annual pasta festival held?
Japan
USA
worldwide
Australia
51
What four ingredients are in carbonara sauce?
eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper
butter, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper
eggs, cheese, pancetta, and salt
eggs, cheese, ham , and black pepper
52
What ingredient makes black pasta?
Roots
flowers
Squid ink
Sumac
53
Which genre of music often humorously references pasta in Italy?
Drama
Humor
Scray
Action
54
According to a National Pasta Association analysis, the average price an American pays
for pasta is about
____ per pound
$1.40
$1.97
$1.45
$1.23
55
What ingredient makes vodka sauce unique?
lemon
beet
vodka
cream
56
Which pasta is shaped like a lily?
castellane
tortellini
Rocchetti
Gigli
57
What is considered bad luck when cooking pasta in Italy?
burning pasta
licking pasta
overcooking pasta
breaking pasta
58
How much pasta does the average American eat each year?
14 pounds
25 pounds
30 pounds
20 pounds
59
What is the name of the large, tube-shaped pasta?
Penne
Tagliatelle
ziti
Paccheri
60
Who introduced macaroni to the United States?
George Washigton
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
61
What was the first pasta dish ever written about in a cookbook?
Macaroni Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Ravioli
Lasagna
62
What are egg-based noodles called in Hungary?
hokkien mie
nokedli
chow mein
chuka soba
63
What makes bucatini different from spaghetti?
length
color
hollow
width
64
What color was the image in Question 1
Yellow
Red
Green
Blue
65
Name that pasta
Penne
Farfalle
Campanella
Fusilli
66
What is the most popular type of pasta?
fettuccine
spaghetti
lasagna
ravioli
67
Which country eats the most pasta per capita?
China
France
India
Italy
68
Which island is famous for pairing pasta with sardines?
Pantelleria
Salina
Sicily
Lampedusa
69
Who often makes pasta by hand in Italy, following family recipes?
Kids
Grandma
not made by hand
Father in-laws
70
Why should pasta water taste "like the sea"?
enhance flavor
beocmes bigger
cooks faster
floats
71
Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of dried pasta?
Florence
Milan
Naples
Rome
72
What is pesto sauce made from?
basil
thyme
oregano
rosemary
73
Name that pasta
Gnocchi
penne
Fusilli
farfalle
74
In which movie is pasta prominently featured alongside Italian cuisine?
Sopranos
Goodfellas
Frozen
Eat Pray Love
75
Which Italian city is famous for Bolognese sauce?
Bologna
Milan
Rome
Florence
76
Which pasta is named after shoelaces?
Stringozzi
ditali
angel hair
conchiglie
77
Which pasta looks like rice?
Orzo
Penne
gnocchi
Gnocchetti
78
How old is the oldest known pasta, found in China?
100 years
2300 years
4000 years
1700 years
79
What makes whole-grain pasta different nutritionally from traditional pasta?
fiber
protein
iron
zinc
80
Which Disney movie made spaghetti iconic with a kiss?
Lady and the Tramp
Hugo
Luca
Tangled
81
When were pasta machines invented?
1900s
1600s
1800s
1700s
82
Why do Italians pair specific pasta shapes with certain sauces?
sauce coverage
texture
convenience
harmony
83
What does "al dente" mean?
hard
perfect
to the tooth
done
84
Which comic character is obsessed with lasagna?
Goofy
Pluto
Tiana
Garfield
85
What does "spaghetti code" refer to in programming?
Error message
line of code
messy and tangled logic
Nothing
86
What is the world record for the longest strand of pasta?
250 yrads
500 Meters
1500 Feet
500 yards
87
Name that pasta
Bow tie
penne
ziti
tube
88
Which antioxidant is found in tomato sauce paired with pasta?
Vitamins
lycopene
Minerals
Polyphenols
89
Where is the National Pasta Museum located?
New york
Rome
Milan
Naples
90
Does fresh pasta cook faster or slower than dried pasta?
faster
slower
the same
91
How do Italians feel about overcooked pasta?
culinary crime
it's better
it's fine
sin
92
How much pasta was eaten in one sitting to set a world record?
14.7 pounds
26.4 pounds
13 pounds
17.5 pounds
93
What are gluten-free pasta alternatives made from?
rice
potatos
quinoa
chickpeas
94
Collectively how many pounds of pasta per year does the U.S. consume
6 Billion
3.95 Bilion
5.95 Bilion
3 Bilion
95
Which tiny country consumes a large amount of pasta per capita?
Monaco
Vatican City
Nauru
Maldives
96
What is often included in Japanese pasta dishes?
miso
wasabi
soy sauce
seaweed
97
What does "penne" mean in Italian?
finger
Pens
straw
quills
98
What ingredient is typically added to fresh pasta but not dried pasta?
salt
eggs
water
butter
99
How many pasta shapes exist worldwide?
371
600
425
250
100
What unusual ingredient is used in Filipino sweet spaghetti?
Milk
banana ketchup
mayonnaises
Strawberry
101
What is the best Salt to water ratio for pasta
10 Grams/liter
12 Grams/liter
15 Grams/liter
7 Grams/liter
