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King Prawn and Clam Saffron Linguine
Recipe serves
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6
A Little Background
Pasta can also denote dishes in which pasta products are the primary ingredient, served with sauce or seasonings. The word comes from Italian pasta which shares its origins with "paste", meaning "dough", "pasta", or "pastry" as in "small cake". As recently as 1918 the English word "paste" was used instead of or alongside the Italian pasta. Today the word "pasta" is reserved for Italian-style noodles in English-speaking countries, while the word "noodle" has a more general meaning. Dried Italian-style pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, which gives it a light yellow color and a slightly chewy texture when properly prepared. Certain American pastas produced from a mixture of Farina and Semolina. Such pastas often have an inferior texture and flavor and are only usable in a casserole or other dish where texture is less important. Asian-style noodles as well as most fresh noodles are made from regular (non-durum) wheat flour. You can find various type of pasta in your local supermarket. Flavored fresh or dried pastas is found usually in a specialty shops or your local delicatessen market. This is truly a winning and fast dish to make with no complication.