Wednesday, July 23, 2008

HOW TO COOK PASTA??


1. Plunge the pasta (spaghetti, fettucine, linguine, spaghetinni etc) into a large quantity of boiling water - 2 litres (9 cups) per 250g pasta.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 litre water (unless any additional ingredients are to be highly seasoned)

3. Gently stir the pasta so it doesnt stick together.

4. Keep the water boiling at a constant rate.

5. Drain the water when the pasta is cooked (al-dente; you would see white color in the middle of the pasta).

6. Season immediately.

7. If pasta is not to be used immediately, drain in and keep it hot mixed 1 tablespoon of oil (olive or cooking oil - so it doesnt stick together)

8. When ready to use next time, plunge it into boiling water (to heat), drain and add other ingredients.

9. enjoy your pasta!!

*source: Larousse Gastronomique
picture shown: Fettucine



additional info on pasta sauce/companions:

1. marinara - seafood and tomato sauce

2. alfredo - grilled chicken and cream + lemon zest

3. aglio olio - garlic, chilli flakes and olive oil

*add prawns (dont take out the shell) or chicken.


else come to bites! and enjoy ours. ;)

Happy Trying! GoOatspeed!



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