1. Functions of Ingredients
Shaping pasta
Kneading pasta
Ingredients for pasta
Functions of Ingredients
Pasta Dishes
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Penne with tomato sauce
Lasagne

2. Pasta
Flour durum comes from durum wheat or a strong bread flour could be used which has plenty of gluten to allow it to stretch.
Eggs are used to provide richness and bind the flour together. Giving firmness to the pasta to allow for an ‘al dente’ bite when cooked.
You should have a balance between the strong gluten in flour with the amount of eggs.
Semolina - comes from the heart or endosperm of the wheat grain. Durum wheat semolina is used for dried pasta because it is very high in gluten and because as semolina it is ground fairly coarsely, rather like ground rice, so it absorbs less water. It therefore dries faster whilst maintaining it's shape and will cook without falling apart. It needs no eggs and so from a commercial point of view is far easier to handle. In a domestic situation where the pasta is to be used fresh, it is not really suitable to be used on it's own as it can be dreadfully difficult to handle. As mentioned above, it can easily be added to another flour, as an experiment if for no other reason. If buying semolina for this purpose, confirm that it is durum wheat semolina.

3. Melt butter & stir in flour
Sauces
Cook flour and butter 1minute
Roux Sauce
Flour thickens the sauce and is a bulk ingredient, also carbohydrate. Butter adds colour, taste, aroma and fat. Like flour, milk is a bulk ingredient. It is the main liquid used- gives the sauce it's liquid texture. Without it, the mixture would be solid. Also provides protein and calcium. Cheese adds flavour and protein.
Gradually add milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Whisk over heat until thick.

4. Bolognaise Sauce Ingredients 250g lean minced beef 2 teaspoons of oil
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 beef stock cube
100g mushrooms
1 cans of chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon of dried basil. (Or a small bunch of fresh basil)
Functions
Protein, flavour, colour
Flavour, fat, shine, prevent sticking
Vitamin C, flavour, texture
Flavour
Flavour and colour
Vitamin C flavour and texture
Moisture, colour, texture, Vit C

5. Design Task
Adapt the recipe for a Lasagne, taking into account the healthy eating guidelines! Produce a labelled diagram showing the ingredients and amounts.
Recipe
500 gm minced beef
1 onion
1 beef stock cube
1 can tomatoes
1tblsp tomato puree
200g lasagne pasta
300ml milk
25g butter
1 tblsp flour
50g grated cheese
Adapted Recipe Healthy Option