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These days pasta is as much a part of our diets as bread, its simplicity and versatility making it both an eating in and dining out favourite. Although it is thought to have originated in China, and a descendent of the noodle, the pasta we know today is pure Italian.

In fact, Italy has laws about how it should be made. Pasta secca, or dry pasta, can only be made from durum wheat flour or durum wheat semolina and water. As it’s made without eggs, it can be stored for long periods, while fresh pasta, made with eggs, will usually only last a few days in the fridge.

Of course, as durum wheat is high in protein and gluten, there are now pastas made from other grains - but not in Italy - creating gluten free alternatives. And for those looking for other choices, whole grain pasta is widely regarded as the most nutrient-rich variety available.

There are hundreds of shapes and varieties of dried pasta, so their names have developed as a way of telling what their shapes are, for example, spaghetti means ‘cord’, vermicelli ‘little worms’ while fettucine is ‘small ribbon’ and ravioli ‘little turnips’. Many shapes were also developed for functionality, for example penne will often have ridges to help hold the sauce.

When it comes to cooking, pasta should be done ‘al dente’, that is, firm to the teeth but tender. This is easier to achieve with better quality pastas, ones requiring a longer cooking time, as they hold their shape better.

It’s hard to imagine life without pasta.  

Sarah Murray, Citysearch

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E Cucina

Central Park, 777 Hay St, Perth

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Maurizio Restaurant

235 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth

Let your passion for Italian food lead you to Maurizio Restaurant. This beautifully refurbished restaurant incorporates an elegantly appointed private dining room for 25, a scenic window room for 35 and an impressive main dining area for 80. For an intimate dinner or a private function, this truly unique venue complements any occasion.

Category: Restaurants // Mains from: $32.50 // Cuisine: Italian

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Divido

170 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn

-31.92106 115.838101

Bringing a modern flare to Italian traditions Divido won't divide, but will certainly conquer. Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Perth, it's a magnificent place for the best first date ever, a romantic anniversary or birthday to remember. Service is flawless, the wine list is exciting and the degustation offering is ideal for special occasion at $90 a head or only $40 more for matching wines, which is a real bargain,. It offers fantastically lip-smacking treats including honey-cured ocean trout, wood-roasted mushrooms and flourless chocolate torte with quince puree, whiskey and honey ice cream to finish.

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Bar One QV1

QV1, 250 St. Georges Terrace, Perth

-31.95357 115.85307

Hidden in the QV1 Retail Plaza in the CBD, Bar One is a venue that has perfected it all; from espresso to home-made gnocchi.

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