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How many pounds of pasta does the average American consume annually?

What is the most popular pasta dish?

Spaghetti

Pasta salad

Lasagna

Macaroni and Cheese

Which of the following is NOT a staple of the Mediterranean Diet?

Pasta

Olive oil

Beans

Tofu

Traditionally, which type of pasta contains no gluten?

White

Whole wheat

Egg noodles

Rice noodles

Which of these is not a characteristic of pasta?

Low glycemic index (GI)

Low sodium

Sustained energy

High cholesterol

When stored correctly, how long can dry, uncooked pasta stay fresh?

6 months

1 month

2 weeks

1 year

Which of the following is a recommended cooking tip for pasta?

Salt the water

Boil your vegetables with your pasta to save time

Refrigerate leftover pasta for up to 10 days

Throw out used pasta water

Who is credited with bringing the first macaroni machine to the United States in 1789?

James Madison

Marco Polo

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

Which pasta shape means “little ears”?

Conchiglie

Orecchiette

Gemelli

Fettuccine

What is the recommended serving size for cooked pasta?

2 cups

3 cups

1/2 cup

1 cup

When is World Pasta Day?

October 25

April 25

November 30

June 11

Where was the first industrial pasta factory in America located?

Brooklyn, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Arlington, VA

Boston, MA

When is National Pasta Month?

March

October

January

August

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August 22, 2018

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