Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture intended to be hydrated to form a paste-like composition comprising gluten, for producing pasta, said mixture including a wheat flour composed substantially exclusively of soft wheat flour, a reducing agent and an amylose complexing agent and said flour being the only source of gluten in said paste-like composition. The invention also relates to a gluten-containing paste-like composition, intended to be shaped and dried to form pasta and comprising the above type of mixture and water to hydrate said mixture. The invention further relates to pasta prepared by shaping and drying a paste-like composition of this type, and to a method for production of the same.