Spaghetti, penne, or fusilli…
As a basic ingredient for many people, pasta is an absolute favorite food. To cook pasta perfectly al dente, there are several things you need to pay attention to.
Here you can read how to cook pasta properly.
How long should you cook pasta?
How long pasta It’s best to cook it depending on the type of noodle.
This is the correct way to cook pasta
How much water?: About 1 liter of water should be used for every 100 g of pasta
Add salt to water: About 10 g of salt per liter of water should be added. That’s about a teaspoon.
Check if it is “Al dente”: One minute before the specified time ends, taste the noodles.
Don’t delay!: If you mix the pasta with sauce later, it’s best not to block the pasta. The starch makes the sauce stick better.
Exactly how long pasta should be cooked is often indicated on the package.
When does salt get into water?
Salt should be added to boiling water when cooking pasta. The reason is that salt dissolves more easily in hot water. In addition, the boiling temperature can be slightly increased with salt and this will delay cooking in cold water.
This is especially important for pasta, as the salt can seep into the pasta as it cooks, making it tastier.
What types of pasta are there?
Noodles are available in various shapes and lengths. There are so many different cultures. Here’s an overview of the most popular types of pasta:
Noodles are available in various forms
| category | type of pasta | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Pasta | ||
| Long noodles | Spaghetti, linguine, fettucine, tagliatelle, pappardelle, capellini | Noodles are round, flat or wide, suitable for sauce or soup |
| Short noodles | Penne, fusilli, farfalle, rigatoni, maccheroni, orecchiette, cavatappi | They come in different shapes, ideal for sauces, casseroles or salads |
| filled noodles | Ravioli, tortellini, agnolotti, cannelloni | Filled with cheese, meat or vegetables |
| Special shape | Lasagna, cup, strozzapreti | Plate or irregular shape |
| Asian noodles | ||
| Wheat noodles | Ramen, udon, I mean | For soup or fried dishes |
| Rice noodles | Vermicelli, Pad Thai noodles | Thin to wide, gluten free |
| Glass noodles | Glass noodles (made from starch, for example mung beans) | Transparent, light and soft |
| Buckwheat noodles | Buckwheat | It tastes spicy, can be served cold or hot |
| German noodles | ||
| Soft noodles | Spaetzle, Schupfnudeln | Made from egg or potato mixture, often as a side dish |
| Wide noodles | Tagliatelle | Similar to tagliatelle |
| Other varieties | ||
| Spanish | Fideua | Thin, short noodles, for dishes like paella |
| Egypt | Koshari Macaroni | Macaroni, used in spicy rice dishes |
How long does cooked pasta last in the refrigerator?
To maintain the freshness and quality of the pasta, it is best to store it in the refrigerator. After cooking, the pasta must cool completely first. Then it must be packed in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag. It can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
