Pasta Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 4. This spiral-shaped pasta get its name because it resembles tiny wheels.
  2. 5. Because they are small, pasta examples such as orzo, alphabets, stars, and small rings are often used for making this.
  3. 6. Pasta that is made from durum wheat is often labeled as this.
  4. 8. When cooking pasta, the pasta should be added to this type of water.
  5. 10. A tomato sauce used on pasta which often contains tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions.
  6. 13. This pasta gets its name because it resembles little worms.
  7. 14. Type of wheat often used for making pasta.
  8. 16. Italian word for “paste” or “dough” made from flour and water.
  9. 18. This pasta get its name because it resembles small ribbons.
  10. 20. Term which refers pasta dough’s ability to be stretched into long pieces without breaking.
  11. 21. Type of pasta made from flour, egg, and water.
  12. 25. A rich pasta sauce made with butter, Parmesan cheese, and often cream.
  13. 27. Some believe that pasta originated in this country and was brought to Italy by a merchant.
  14. 28. This pasta shape is long rods which are generally round.
  15. 29. This pasta get its name because it resembles pens.
  16. 30. Type of pasta sauce which contains ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
  17. 31. This pasta get its name because it resembles a butterfly; however, it is often called bow tie pasta in the US.
  18. 32. In Greek mythology, it is believed that this Greek God invented the first pasta making device.
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  1. 1. This pasta get its name because it resembles a conch shell.
  2. 2. Elbow macaroni is an example of this pasta shape.
  3. 3. This type of pasta does not contain egg and can last much longer than fresh pasta.
  4. 7. This pasta get its name because it resembles a small moustache.
  5. 9. This was not used over pasta in the early stages of Italian pasta.
  6. 11. This number designates the thickest spaghetti.
  7. 12. Hair This is the thinnest type of all Italian pasta.
  8. 15. This pasta shape refers to flat stands.
  9. 17. Tortellini, Cappelletti, and Ravioli are all examples of this pasta shape.
  10. 18. Because pasta dough was so tough, before machinery, people used these to knead pasta.
  11. 19. Word which means dough doesn’t not contain ingredients which make it rise.
  12. 22. Term used to describe pasta cooked to a firm texture.
  13. 23. Merchant from Venice that is said to have brought pasta to Italy.
  14. 24. In the early years of Italian pasta, it was eaten plain or sprinkled with this.
  15. 26. This pasta get its name because it resembles small tongues.