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A favorite food all over the world

Pasta in its many shapes and forms has been popular for thousands of years.
A favorite food all over the world
Nearly 6 billion pounds of pasta are eaten in the US each year. How did it become such a favorite in restaurants and home kitchens alike? Let’s follow the strands of pasta’s past to find out. What is pasta? One of the world’s most popular foods, pasta is surprisingly simple and versatile. Its name means “paste” or “dough” in Italian. This may be because pasta typically starts as a thick, wheat-based dough that is unleavened (made without yeast or other ingredients that would make it rise). Sometimes referred to as noodles, pasta is available in hundreds of shapes and sizes. People also vary the ingredients—using buckwheat, rice, potatoes, or vegetables. Where did pasta come from? There is some debate over pasta’s origins. The Chinese may have made a noodle-like food…
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