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Most people think Italy, but it isn't Italy. The true place is China. Marco Polo, traveled to China and brought the noodle from there. The Italians fell is love with it and did everything with pasta.
Rice came from the same area. Most botanists1 think it came from India or South-East Asia.
1. Botanist-a person who studies about plants.
What else can I help you with?
Is rice considered a type of pasta?
No, rice is not considered a type of pasta. Rice is a grain, while pasta is made from wheat flour.
What are bread, rice, and pasta all types of?
Bread, rice, and pasta are all types of carbohydrates.
What is riso pasta?
Pasta shape like rice
What is orzo paste?
Orzo pasta is a pasta in the shape of rice but bigger
What has the highest glycemic index pasta or rice?
rice
What is better for a diet rice or pasta?
Brown rice or whole grain pasta in moderation are both good choices for a diet.
Is rice or pasta the main ingredient of risitto?
rice is the main ingredient in risotto.
Is brown pasta or brown rice more fattening?
probably brown pasta, since brown rice is also more nateral
What can replace pasta in pasta bake?
If you are on a diet then rice is always good to use.
Is rice in the same category as pasta?
No, rice is a grain. There is a pasta called orzo that looks like large grains of rice, but it's really pasta. Pasta is a mixture of flour and water and sometimes eggs. The shape it's formed into is the only variation.
What has more calories per 100 grams cooked rice or pasta?
That depends on the type of rice. For the calories in rice of various types, see the page link further down this page, listed under Related Questions..
What are examples of rice and alternatives?
Examples are rice, pasta, noodles, bread and biscuits.
