How Spaghetti Noodles Are Made: INCREDIBLE Spaghetti Factory! By rjoachim | November 28, 2024 | 0 Spaghetti noodles are made primarily from durum wheat semolina, which is a coarse flour milled from durum wheat. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process: Mixing: Durum wheat semolina is mixed with water to form a dough. Opens in a new window www.theburntbuttertable.comDurum wheat semolina being mixed with waterKneading: The dough is kneaded to develop the gluten, which gives the pasta its structure and chewiness. Opens in a new window joeeatsworld.comDough being kneaded for spaghettiExtrusion: The dough is passed through a die with small holes to form long, thin strands of spaghetti. Opens in a new window stockcake.comDough being extruded into spaghetti strandsDrying: The spaghetti strands are dried slowly, either in a drying chamber or hung on racks. This process removes moisture and helps to set the shape and texture of the pasta. Opens in a new window pastaevangelists.comSpaghetti strands being driedPackaging: Once the spaghetti is fully dried, it is packaged and ready to be sold. Opens in a new window www.reddit.comSpaghetti noodles being packagedAdditional Notes:The quality of the durum wheat semolina used is crucial for the taste and texture of the spaghetti. The amount of water added to the dough affects the final texture of the pasta. The drying process is critical for the shelf life and cooking quality of the spaghetti. Posted in Diet & Nutrition and tagged cooking, dough, drying, Spaghetti Noodles