PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PACKAGED PASTA PRODUCT STORABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

摘要

[PROBLEMS] In producing a packaged pasta product which is storable at room temperature, to provide a pasta product being in the al dente state and having a favorable texture with the use of relatively simple equipments at a relatively low price. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A packaged pasta product having a favorable texture is produced via the step (S12) of boiling starting pasta noodles for a definite period of time; the step (S15) of packaging the boiled pasta in containers for individual serves; the step (S17) of pressurizing and heating the thus packaged pasta with a steam at a high temperature under elevated pressure; the step (S18) of cooking the pressurized and heated pasta until al dente; and the step (S19) of sealing the containers having the pressurized and heated pasta filled therein. The sealing step is preferably conducted in a clean booth.