HOW TO COOK PASTA
Method
- The most important lesson I have learnt with cooking pasta is not to over-cook it! It needs to have a slight bite
- Choosing the right pasta for the right sauce is also important
- Always use a large pot with enough water so the pasta has plenty of room to move around
- Simply 2/3 fill a good-size pot up with water and a generous pinch of salt
- Bring to the boil
- Only add the pasta when it is on a rolling boil
- I tend to read the instructions on the pasta packets as they can vary
- But the best test is to remove a piece and bite into it to test it
- It should be tender to the bite but not soft! Give the pot of pasta a frequent stir to prevent over-cooking
- As soon as it is done, drain most of the liquid, but reserve some of the liquid as it is good to add to your sauce
- Add to your favourite sauce!
Comments
Whether it is fresh or dried pasta is arguably one of the all-time great meals. It makes the perfect light lunch or a comforting dinner, and it is always a hit with children.
A lot of people think fresh pasta is superior to dried - not true! It’s just that they have a different role to play in your dish. Dried pasta generally is made from flour and mostly water, which means that it lasts longer and retains a fantastic bite. It is great with seafood, oily tomato sauces. Whereas fresh pasta is silky and tender and suits being stuffed
