How to Cook Pasta
Learn how to cook pasta with this easy step-by-step guide. I'll show you how long to cook pasta and how to boil pasta to serve with sauce or in a pasta salad.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta dried
- 6 quarts water
- 3 tablespoons salt
Instructions
- Fill a pot with six quarts of water, then bring to a boil.
- Add the salt, followed by the dried pasta.
- Stir until the water returns to a boil.
With a Sauce or Cooling for Later
- Cook for one minute less than the packaged instructions.
- Strain and cool briefly, but do not rinse. Toss in olive oil.
- When ready to use, add to warm sauce and finish cooking or chill.
With a Cold Salad
- Cook according to packaged instructions
- Strain and cool briefly, but do not rinse. Toss in olive oil.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator.
Video
Notes
My Top Tip: Stir the pasta during the first minute of cooking. It's most likely to stick together right after it hits the boiling water.
Storage: Store any leftover cooked pasta in an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2655mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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