
It’s World Pasta Day on the 25th, take this quiz to find out if you’re a true pasta lover or just an im-pasta
BY Nicole Innocenti
It’s World Pasta Day on the 25th, take this quiz to find out if you’re a true pasta lover or just an im-pasta
BY Nicole Innocenti
1. Where did pasta originate?
A. Italy
B. China
C. USA
2. How many types of pasta are there?
A. 150
B. More than 300
C. More than 600
3. What is the traditional Italian way of cooking pasta?
A. Al dente
B. Al gore
C. Al cruda
4. After Italians, which nationality eats the most pasta?
A. Venezuelans
B. Tunisians
C. Greeks
5. Which type of pasta was named for its butterfly shape?
A. Farfalle
B. Fusilli
C. Tortelli
6. What is the most popular type of pasta?
A. Penne
B. Spaghetti
C. Macaroni
7. Which pasta are you eating if you’re eating “little ears”?
A. Orecchiette
B. Lasagne
C. Gomiti
8. On April Fool’s Day, 1957, which broadcaster made people believe spaghetti grew from trees?
A. Rai Italia
B. Television Broadcasts
C. The BBC
9. What is the most popular Italian brand of pasta?
A. Rummo
B. De Cecco
C. Barilla
10. What is the term for a pasta dish that is baked in the oven?
A. Al forno
B. Al fresco
C. Al fuoco
11. What is the oldest pasta sauce?
A. Bolognese
B. Carbonara
C. Marinara
12. How many kilogrammes of pasta does the average Italian eat per year?
A. 18
B. 27
C. 36
13. How many grammes of pasta is an ideal portion for one person?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
14. What shellfish is found in Spaghetti alle Vongole?
A. Crab
B. Mussels
C. Clams
15. Which of these ingredients is not included in carbonara?
A. Egg yolk
B. Cream
C. Cheese
16. Which of the following is not a filled pasta?
A. Ravioli
B. Tortellini
C. Linguine
17. Who introduced pasta to the US?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison
18. Which of these foods is seldom used to flavour pasta in Italy?
A. Spinach
B. Chocolate
C. Tomato
19. What are the main ingredients of pasta?
A. Water and wheat
B. Water, wheat and oil
C. Water, wheat and egg
20. How long can uncooked pasta sit on the shelf?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months