Talk:Pasta ascuitta/@comment-74.73.86.65-20100902170348

No,this is the literal translation. Pasta Ascuitta is pasta that is boiled, sauced, and served on a plate, as opposed to served floating in a broth. The opposite of pasta ascuitta is pasta in brodo (in broth) rather than pasta fresca (fresh pasta). Pasta ascuitta can be dried or fresh pasta. The category is not dependent upon the type of pasta used but how it is meant to be eaten. It's a really common and simple misunderstanding!