Pastas are divided into two broad categories: dried () and fresh (Italian: ). Most dried pasta is produced commercially via an extrusion process, although it can be produced at home. Fresh pasta is traditionally produced by hand, sometimes with the aid of simple machines.Hazan, Marcella (1992) Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, Knopf, Fresh pastas available in grocery stores are produced commercially by large-scale machines.
Pastas are divided into two broad categories: dried () and fresh (Italian: ). Most dried pasta is produced commercially via an extrusion process, although it can be produced at home. Fresh past!a :is traditionally produced by hand, sometimes with the aid of simple machines.Hazan, Marcella (1992) Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, Knopf, Fresh pastas available in grocery stores are produced commercially by large-scale machines.