Cooked Pasta Selected For Flavor Pairing Ideas - Mike's Food Blog Tools

Food Property	Type	Description
Flavor Profile	Sweet	Carbohydrates in the pasta provide a subtle sweetness.
	Salty	Salt added to the cooking water and in the pasta dough enhances the savory taste.
Texture	Firmness	Ideally cooked pasta should be firm to the bite without being mushy.
	Tenderness	Cooked pasta should have a tender texture without being too chewy.
	Moisture	Properly cooked pasta should have a balanced moisture content, not too dry or too wet.
Nutritional Value	Macronutrients	Pasta is a good source of carbohydrates.
	Fiber	Whole wheat pasta provides dietary fiber.
Color	Natural Pigments	Pasta color can vary depending on the ingredients used, such as whole wheat pasta being darker in color.
Aroma	Volatile Compounds	The aroma of cooked pasta is influenced by the starches and proteins present in the dough.

Cooked Pasta