METHOD FOR PREPARING AND PRESERVING FRESH PASTA

摘要

The present invention is concerned with preparing and preserving fresh pasta which maintains its freshness for up to 120 days comprising, preparing a uniform blend having a moisture of up to 30%, conditioning the uniform blend by compacting same into a dough sheet having thickness of at least 0.03 inches; cutting the dough into its desired shape or form; subjecting the cut dough to dry heat to partially dry its external surface; pasteurizing the dough by subjecting it to steam; cooling the pasteurized dough to a temperature between 30.degree.F and 50.degree.F; packaging the cooled pasteurized dough in a modified atmosphere environment; and storing the packaged dough for extended periods of time at temperatures ranging from 40.degree.F to 50.degree.F.