Glossary P

Pasta all'uovo is the Italian term for "egg pasta"

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Pasta brise refers to a fresh pie or pastry crust dough made with flour, sugar, eggs and butter.

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Pasta di acciughe is the Italian term for "anchovy paste"

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Pasta di mandorle is the Italian term for "almond paste"

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Pasta fatta in casa is the Italian term which means "home-made pasta"

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Pasta Fresca is the Italian for "fresh pasta".

Pasta frolla is the Italian term for "shortcrust pastry"

Pasta in brodo is the Italian term for "noodle soup"

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Pasta Machine refers to a kitchen device that makes fresh pasta after ingredients are added to it. In manual machines, dough is prepared and put through a hand-rolled press to the desired thickness and shape. In an electric machine, all ingredients are added into a hopper, where it is mixed and extruded into a specific shape.

Pasta Reale also called Frutta di Martorana are almond marzipan pastries from Sicily, Italy which are colored and shaped to resemble real fruits.

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