PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient method for producing pasta in which an effect same as relaxation maturing can be obtained in a short period of time.SOLUTION: Provided are: a method for producing pasta characterized by comprising a step of extrusion forming pasta, and, following the extrusion forming step, a step of irradiating microwave to the extrusion formed pasta under a condition that the article temperature is 75°C or less an extrusion formed raw pasta or dried pasta microwave irradiation treated under a condition that the article temperature is 75°C or less.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】短時間の内に緩和熟成と同様の効果を得ることができる簡便なパスタ類の製造方法の提供。【解決手段】パスタ類を押出し成形する工程、及び前記押出し成形する工程に続いて、前記押出し成形されたパスタ類に品温が75℃以下となる条件でマイクロ波を照射する工程を含むことを特徴とするパスタ類の製造方法。品温が75℃以下となる条件でマイクロ波照射処理がなされた、押出し成形生パスタ類又は乾燥パスタ類。【選択図】なし