How is pasta harvested?

Pasta is not harvested in the traditional sense like crops like wheat or rice. Pasta is a manufactured product made from flour and water. Here's a breakdown:

1. Wheat is harvested: The primary ingredient for pasta is durum wheat. Farmers harvest the wheat grains.

2. Wheat is processed: The wheat is then ground into semolina flour, a coarse flour specifically used for pasta.

3. Pasta is made: This semolina flour is mixed with water and sometimes eggs to create a dough. The dough is then extruded through dies to create different pasta shapes.

4. Pasta is dried: The pasta is dried to harden it and preserve it. This drying process is important for the pasta's texture and shelf life.

5. Pasta is packaged: The dried pasta is then packaged and shipped to stores for consumers to enjoy.

So, pasta is not harvested from the ground, but rather manufactured using processed wheat.