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How to boil pasta
Pasta is popular among students who prefer to cook quickly, simply, and economically. Pasta can be turned into a real treat for children and adults if cooked according to all the rules. Pasta shells seasoned with Italian sauce and pieces of baked meat or fish make for a very tasty and nutritious dish. Let’s learn how to boil pasta properly. So.
How many minutes to boil pasta
- Appearance. Boiled pasta is white, while dry pasta is slightly yellowish or dark yellow (made from hard wheat).
- Taste. As soon as 7 minutes have passed, you should taste the product. If the pasta is soft on the outside and inside, it's a signal that the dish is ready.
How to boil pasta in a pot
In the kitchen, there should be a large pot, a spoon with a long handle, and a package of pasta. Then you don’t have to worry, everyone will be full. Boiling flour products in water is easy; the main thing is to maintain the correct ratio of water to pasta and to follow the basic cooking rules.
To provide a complete lunch for 2 people, you need to take the following amount of ingredients:
- pasta – 200 grams.
- drinking water – 2 liters.
- table salt – 2 teaspoons.
- sunflower oil – 1 tablespoon.
The cooking process of the simplest dish:
- Fill the pot with water. You can confidently pour in more liquid than indicated in the instructions, but a lack of water will cause the product to stick together. This rule is especially important when boiling pasta made from high-quality flour, as they cook much softer.
- Move the pot to the stove, cover it with a lid, and wait for the liquid to boil. Mix the water with salt and sunflower oil and taste it.
- Pour in the pasta in a thin stream and immediately stir with a spoon so that they do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
- When the water bubbles and froth appears on the surface, it's time to start the timer. Boil small pasta for 7 minutes, and large pasta with a thick wall for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and gently stir with a spoon. As soon as the last drops of water run off, it can be served.
- Before serving the dish, drizzle it with a tasty sauce or place a piece of butter on top.
It's good to know. During the cooking process, stir the pasta only a couple of times, otherwise, they will lose their shape or break into several pieces.
How to boil pasta in a microwave
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Pasta from the microwave comes out juicy, soft, and fully cooked. The dish cooks for no more than 10 minutes if poured with boiling water. If you decide to pour the product with cold water, you will need to add another 5 minutes – that much time will be spent on heating the liquid. So, let’s learn to cook pasta in the microwave.
We need to take pasta and water in a ratio of 1:2, as well as vegetable oil and salt to taste.
The cooking process:
- Pour the pasta into a deep glass container designed for microwave ovens. Add salt and oil, and pour in boiling water.
- While the water is still hot, place the pasta in the microwave. Cook on the highest power for 10 minutes; there's no need to cook longer.
- To prevent the pasta from sticking, stir them every 3 minutes in the container. For this, you will have to turn off the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Serve the finished dish on the table, dress it with your favorite sauce, or simply enjoy it with butter. Bon appétit.
It's good to know. Leave the cooked pasta in the turned-off microwave for 5-10 minutes under the lid. The remaining moisture will be absorbed by the pasta, making them even tastier.
How to boil pasta in a multicooker
Pasta cooked in a multicooker turns out to be more tender and juicy. With the correct proportion of water to dry product, you won’t need to drain excess liquid, the pasta won’t stick together, and it will be delicious. Moreover, cooking in a multicooker is very easy and quick. So.
You will need the following ingredients:
- pasta – 200 grams;
- water – as needed;
- salt – to taste;
- sunflower oil -20 grams.
Cooking process:
- Pour the pasta into the multicooker bowl – they should take up no more than ½ of the bowl’s volume.
- Pour water into the bowl so that it covers the pasta. The liquid should be a couple of centimeters above the pasta.
- Season the “future” dish with salt and butter – lower the ingredients into the water.
- Close the lid tightly and select the required program. It is recommended to cook the pasta in the “Pilaf” or “Steaming” mode. Set the timer for 12 minutes (for small pasta); if you are cooking large pasta, then for 15 minutes.
- Taste the product - fully cooked pasta should be soft inside and out.
- Drain into a colander and let sit for a few minutes. Do not rinse with water. Arrange on plates and serve.
It’s good to know. If you want to get a flavorful dish – add a bouillon cube to the water or pour cooked broth (vegetable, fish, or meat) over the pasta before cooking.
How to cook pasta in a pot
The simplest pasta can be cooked very, very deliciously. For this, use a clay pot and an oven. In this dish, regular pasta is not boiled but is rather baked or stewed. The bottoms are soft and juicy, while the surface is slightly crispy, as a crust sometimes forms during baking.
To prepare a hearty dish for the whole family, you need:
- pasta - 500 grams;
- onions - 2 pieces;
- mushrooms - 500 grams;
- cheese - 200 grams;
- butter - 1 tablespoon;
- salt - to taste.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Fry the onions in a hot pan with vegetable oil.
- As soon as the onions are browned, add the chopped mushrooms and continue to cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. The wonderful aroma of fried mushrooms will envelop the kitchen - this is a sign that it’s time to take the pan off the stove. The mushrooms are ready.
- Grease the inside of the pot with butter, although sunflower oil will also work for this purpose.
- Mix the pasta with the mushrooms and place them in a large pot. The ingredients should fill the pot halfway, no more. You will need space for the broth.
- Fill the pot with water to the top. The recommended ratio of dry products to water is 1:2. Add salt.
- Cover with a lid and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 25 minutes. It’s important - the cooking time is approximate; after the liquid boils, the pasta should cook for at least 10 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before the dish is ready, sprinkle the contents of the pot with grated cheese. The cheese needs to melt.
- And here is a hearty, aromatic, and rich dish ready. Turn off the oven and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
- Serve the baked pasta on plates carefully so that the cheese does not mix with the other ingredients. Enjoy your meal.
Helpful tips for cooking pasta
- Whenever possible, use pasta made from durum wheat. They do not become mushy, hold their shape in any dish, and do not need to be rinsed after cooking. There is one downside - the price of durum wheat pasta is higher than that of similar products made from flour of the highest grade.
- Do not cover the pot with a lid while cooking. Why? In boiling water, foam forms, which often spills over onto the stove.
- Depending on the type of pasta, the cooking time varies. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the information on the package; conscientious manufacturers always indicate how long the pasta should be cooked.
- To prevent overcooked pasta from sticking together, add 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil and mix well.
- The volume of cooked pasta is 3 times greater than the volume of the dry product.
- To prepare one large serving of the dish, you will need 100 grams of dry pasta.
- Pasta is not prepared in advance. The dish should be consumed hot and freshly cooked. After a day, it becomes unappetizing.
