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How to Cook Pasta

Cooking pasta is quite easy when you do it the right way. It should be cooked soft but not mushy, and have that little bite in the middle, that’s the right texture which makes pasta taste great. You can mix it with sauce, veggies or just toss with some olive oil and herbs. It cooks fast and makes it as a filling meal even on busy days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 and ½ cups pasta I used fusilli variety
  • 3 cups water
  • salt as needed
  • few drops oil

Instructions

  • Take water in a sauce pan, add salt and oil to it.Boil it.
  • When it starts to boil, add the pasta and cook in medium flame.Stir inbetween.
  • Keep cooking and make sure you stir inbetween.Cook until it becomes soft but not mushy.It should have the crunch to bite at the same time it will slightly bend,thats the right stage.Switch off and drain water.
  • Rinse it well in running water.Strain,Drizzle oil, mix well.Then fluff it up and use it for your recipes.
  • Cooked pasta ready!

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Notes

  • Stir often – I usually stir pasta in between while cooking, this helps it not stick to bottom or to each other.
  • Check texture – Always check in between if pasta is soft but still has little firmness inside. Overcooked pasta will turn mushy.
  • Rinse after cooking – After draining I rinse pasta in normal running water, it removes extra starch and stops overcooking.
  • Add oil after draining – Adding few drops of oil after draining keeps pasta separate and easy to toss later.
  • Salt – I added salt to give light flavor and season the pasta. You can use normal or sea salt, both are fine.
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Pasta
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 100mg3%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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