response: Dried pasta can be made at home, but mostly it is made in an extrusion process.
original_response: It can be made through a mechanical process but most people make it by hand.
history: Pasta is one of my favorite foods to eat! It's part of the Italian diet, and it's been around since at least 1154. What is the most popular pasta in Italy? I couldn't say, the names vary depending on location. How is pasta made?
knowledge: Most dried pasta is commercially produced via an extrusion process although it can be produced in most homes.