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Uh Oh! Spaghetti O's! Trivia Quiz

Pasta shapes and names and the sauces that go with them.

A multiple-choice quiz by lucy54. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lucy54

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,845

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1486

Last 3 plays: gibbysgab (3/10), jogreen (7/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Penne pasta is a favorite usually served with vodka sauce. What does penne mean? Hint

Pencils

Little pens

"Good" in Italian

Little tubes

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Question 2 of 10

2. This sauce is a favorite served over fettucini and is made with heavy cream, butter, grated cheese and black pepper. Hint

Carbonara

Alfredo

E olio

Blanco

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Question 3 of 10

3. Farfalle are often served with a light pesto sauce. They are used as a side dish and served cold. What does farfalle mean? Hint

Large Butterflies

Bowties

"Father" in Italian

Father's Folly

4. This sauce is found in Italian restaurants and for some reason is not made at home. The simple ingredients are tomatoes, chilies and pancetta. It means "angry" in Italian. Do you know which sauce this is? Hint

Puttanesca

Bolognese

Marinara

Arrabbiata

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Question 5 of 10

5. Orecchiette pasta are wonderful because any sauce you serve gets caught in the round indentations. Do you know what Orecchiette means? Hint

Clam shells

Little ears

Little cups

Baby's bottom

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Question 6 of 10

6. This sauce is a ragu made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, celery and lots of ground meat. Do you know which it is? Hint

Marinara

Carbonara

Bolognese

Arrabbiata

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Question 7 of 10

7. Gemelli means_______________? Hint

Twins

Small stars

Little gems

Little flowers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Puttanesca sauce is made "in a hurry" for working women. It contains tomatoes,onions, black olives, anchovies, capers, garlic and oregano all simmered in olive oil. What profession did these women have according to common folklore in Italy? Hint

Teachers

Tour guides

Prostitutes

Chambermaids

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Question 9 of 10

9. This is usually a baby's first pasta, served as a porridge with some milk. When we were older we put butter and pepper in it and ate it when we were ill. Hint

Little stars

Pastina

Tubettini

Alphabets

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Question 10 of 10

10. The best pasta dish comes out for Sundays and Holidays. It takes quite a lot of work to prepare. Layered pasta with three cheeses, sausage, chop meat and sauce make this my all time favorite. Hint

Stuffed shells

Lasagna

Cannelloni

Ravioli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Penne pasta is a favorite usually served with vodka sauce. What does penne mean?

Answer: Little pens

Young children love to order Penne a la vodka because they think there is vodka in the sauce but the alcohol burns off as you heat it up. The pink color comes from the heavy cream.

2. This sauce is a favorite served over fettucini and is made with heavy cream, butter, grated cheese and black pepper.

Answer: Alfredo

You can make this dish healthier by using low fat products and adding peas, carrots and chicken.

3. Farfalle are often served with a light pesto sauce. They are used as a side dish and served cold. What does farfalle mean?

Answer: Large Butterflies

Grow lots of basil and blend the leaves with olive oil, cheese and pignoli nuts. Freeze in small batches and you have fresh pesto all year long.

Answer: Arrabbiata

Arrabbiata is not for small children since the amount of heat cannot be controlled, all chilies vary.

5. Orecchiette pasta are wonderful because any sauce you serve gets caught in the round indentations. Do you know what Orecchiette means?

Answer: Little ears

This pasta type works like cavatelli where it catches the sauce or bits of broccoli.

6. This sauce is a ragu made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, celery and lots of ground meat. Do you know which it is?

Answer: Bolognese

When your meatballs fall apart, make Bolognese!

7. Gemelli means_______________?

Answer: Twins

Gemelli pasta are made from two twisted strands of pasta and then cut short. They are easy to eat with a fork.

Answer: Prostitutes

The women didn't want to waste time cooking!

9. This is usually a baby's first pasta, served as a porridge with some milk. When we were older we put butter and pepper in it and ate it when we were ill.

Answer: Pastina

Cook pastina in chicken broth for more flavor.

10. The best pasta dish comes out for Sundays and Holidays. It takes quite a lot of work to prepare. Layered pasta with three cheeses, sausage, chop meat and sauce make this my all time favorite.

Answer: Lasagna

If you live alone or have a small family, take the time to make a great lasagna, cool it so the juices are reabsorbed then cut it into pieces and freeze. You can reheat it in the microwave or oven for a quick meal anytime.

Source: Author lucy54

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