Pasta and Classic Pasta Sauce

2. Uses of Pasta

• -          Pasta is mostly served as a main dish – usually with a traditional sauce on top, or oven-baked like a casserole
• -          Some types of pasta can also be served as a starter – usually in much smaller portions
• -          Pasta salads are also very common and can be eaten as a meal in itself, or as an accompaniment to a main meal

• -          Some forms of pasta (like Chinese or Indian Vermicelli) can also be used as a garnish, or ingredient in other dishes