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]]>For each pound of pasta you cook, a good rule of thumb is to boil about four to six liters of water. This will enable the pasta to cook properly without sticking to itself or the pot.
You may have heard that it’s good to add salt to pasta water, and this isn’t a myth. In fact, go all out with the salt. Add enough salt to the water that it should taste somewhat like seawater. This will season the pasta internally, adding to its intrinsic flavor profile.
Finally, the last step when it comes to cooking pasta is making sure it’s cooked well enough. Traditionally, people like to cook pasta al dente, but you’re more than allowed to cook it however you want. The important thing is to keep checking on it, and tasting it to see if it’s the way you want it.
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]]>The post Best Ways to Stop Pasta From Sticking to the Pot appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Pasta usually sticks to the bottom of the pot because of the starch it tends to leave in the water. That’s why it’s always recommended to use a large pot with a lot of water while cooking pasta, to help dilute the starch, thus preventing the stickiness.
Adding some salt to the cooking water is also highly recommended because it can improve the flavor of your pasta, in addition to potentially preventing stickiness.
You should keep your eye on the ball while cooking pasta and stir it occasionally along the way. Stir your pasta as soon as you add it to the water and continue doing the same along the way to prevent it from setting at the bottom and sticking there.
You might be tempted to use oil to prevent sticking during the cooking process, but this is best avoided. You’ll prevent one disaster while creating another because oil makes it difficult for sauces to cling to the pasta.
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]]>The post This is the Right Time to Salt Your Water When Making Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>It’s a valid question. Why would we salt the water, instead of just putting salt on the pasta itself? Well, that’s because when you salt the water, it evenly disperses the flavor throughout the pasta. So no matter what shape or size, every bit of pasta will be deliciously salted.
Yes, the timing of the salt absolutely matters! It seems insignificant—after all, the pasta gets salted. But the truth is, adding the salt at the right time will affect the distribution of flavor throughout the pasta!
Now that we’ve established that there is purpose behind salting your pasta water and that it matters when you add the salt, there’s one final question. When should you add the salt? The perfect time to add salt is when the water just comes to a boil, but before you add the pasta. This allows the salt to dissolve quickly into the water and ensures even distribution of salt to the pasta!
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]]>The post Controversy is Reaching Boiling Point Over a Scientific Method of Cooking Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>An Italian theoretical physicist is now bringing into question everything we knew about the simple process.
Giorgio Parisi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics two years ago for his discovery of the interplay of disorder and fluctuations in physical systems. As such, he enjoys applying science when it comes to cooking.
According to Parisi, we should be turning off the heat once we have added the pasta into the boiling water. Doing so reportedly saves at least eight minutes of energy consumption, as well as reduces each individual’s carbon emissions by around 13.3kg annually.
Although the suggestion benefits the planet, Parisi’s method has caused outrage in the food industry.
Chefs have declared that the physicist’s method will simply result in a pot of rubbery noodles, with some calling it “a disaster”.
“Let’s leave cooking to chefs while physicists do experiments in their lab,” stated chef Luigi Pomata.
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]]>The post Best Ways to Put Your Leftover Pasta to Some Good Use appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Frittata is one of the easiest dishes you can make with leftover pasta because you only have to sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of oil, add beaten eggs to the mix, and cook until set.
Pasta bakes, such as baked feta pasta, became a huge hit in the last few months. Just like frittata, they’re incredibly easy to make, and you don’t even need fresh pasta to get it done because leftovers will do just fine.
If you’ve never tried making a pizza with pasta, now’s the time to give it a shot. As crazy as this dish may sound, pasta and pizza are actually a match made in heaven, especially once you add sauce and grated cheese to the mix.
Pasta salad is one of the most popular dishes to make with your leftover pasta. Pasta used in this salad shouldn’t be warm anyway, so you lose nothing by using leftovers.
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]]>The post Should Pasta Be Cooked in Cold or Boiling Water? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Most pasta recipes that you’ll come across recommend waiting for your water to boil before adding pasta to the mix. The pasta will bring the temperature of the water down anyway and stop the big boiling bubbles from forming, so it’s worth waiting a few extra minutes for the water to boil.
Pre-boiling water is also important because it stops your pasta from sticking together and getting mushy. The texture of your pasta will most likely be much better if you cook it this way because you’ll get concentrated starchy water that does a great job when it comes to mixing with the sauces.
Cooking pasta in cold water is still an option, but just keep in mind it probably won’t taste as amazing. It’s more difficult to time it and you’ll risk overcooking it because it takes much more time for the pasta to absorb water and release starch, and the final result may not be that great.
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]]>The post Here’s Why You Should Never Throw Away Your Pasta Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>In addition to being used to cook your pasta, the leftover water can do wonders for your pasta sauces. Just a splash of pasta water can loosen thick sauces and make them much tastier.
You can also use your leftover pasta water to give your dough a unique taste, since the water retains some of the flavors and starch from the pasta, especially when making bread and pizza.
Pasta water can do wonders for your plant-based soups. Dissolve a stock cube in your leftover water at least a day before cooking your soup and you’ll be amazed by the way it enhances the flavor of your stock.
Rice is another dish that can benefit from your leftover pasta water. You can simply use it in place of the regular tap water to cook your rice because it will take its taste to a whole new level.
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]]>The post There is an Easier Way to Drain Pasta According to This TikTok Video appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>But this doesn’t mean that cooking pasta doesn’t come without challenges. And for many people, the biggest challenge is draining pasta from the cooking water.
It’s fairly easy to make a mistake during this part and end up having more pasta in and around the sink than in your pot if you don’t use a strainer. And even if you do, the spilling accidents are bound to happen. If only there were an easier way to drain pasta and avoid mishaps.
Well, as it turns out, there is an easier way to drain pasta, and we found out about it thanks to TikTok user athomewithshannon. This popular food blogger recently shared a clip in which she demonstrated a genius technique for draining.
According to her, you shouldn’t pour the pasta into a strainer in order to separate the water. Instead, you should put the strainer in the pot with cooked pasta, hold the edges of the strainer and pot firmly, and then simply pour out the water. This will ensure that the pasta remains trapped in the pot and can’t get away.
You can check out the clip, which already racked up more than eight million views, below.
@athomewithshannon How was I doing this wrong my whole life? This was one of those LIFE HACKS that I use EVERY DAY! #hack #lifehacks #learnontiktok #hacks #lifehack
♬ Ultimate life hacks – Kelly – The Life Bath
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]]>The post Why is Al Dente The Best Way to Cook Pasta? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Cooking pasta al dente or “to the tooth” means that the pasta will have a slight bite to it when you eat it. Preparing pasta comes with several benefits that go beyond flavor-related.
When you cook your pasta “al dente” you remove the risk of overcooking it. Overcooked pasta is soft and mushy, giving you a feeling of eating the sticky dough. Cooking pasta for too long also causes it to lose nutrients and makes it harder to digest.
“Al dente” pasta, on the other hand, is easier to digest and has a lower glycemic index that prevents blood sugar spikes compared to overcooked pasta.
Additionally, pasta “al dente” is also better when you want to toss your pasta in a pan with some sauce. The additional cooking with overcooked pasta usually leaves you with something that resembles soup and not a pasta dish.
After all is said and done, you probably want to know how to cook pasta al dente perfectly each time, and here are some tips.
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]]>The post 3 Things You Should Keep in Mind About Rinsing Your Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Most pasta dishes don’t require rinsing, especially the ones that are being served hot with additional sauces. Rinsing pasta makes it difficult for your sauces to be properly absorbed because it’s been stripped of its starchy coating, and that’s why you should only drain it instead.
Rinsing is recommended with spaghetti and Asian-style noodles that you’re going to use in your stir-fry dishes. If you simply drain the water, your pasta or noodles may become gummy and clump together, so it’s better to rinse them instead and make sure your stir-fry is as tasty as it gets.
You can rinse your pasta if you’re going to use it in cold pasta dishes, such as pasta salad. Rinsing is recommended in this case because it will help you bring the temperature of your pasta down and immediately stop the cooking process.
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]]>The post 3 Tips for Perfectly Cooked Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>For each pound of pasta you cook, a good rule of thumb is to boil about four to six liters of water. This will enable the pasta to cook properly without sticking to itself or the pot.
You may have heard that it’s good to add salt to pasta water, and this isn’t a myth. In fact, go all out with the salt. Add enough salt to the water that it should taste somewhat like seawater. This will season the pasta internally, adding to its intrinsic flavor profile.
Finally, the last step when it comes to cooking pasta is making sure it’s cooked well enough. Traditionally, people like to cook pasta al dente, but you’re more than allowed to cook it however you want. The important thing is to keep checking on it, and tasting it to see if it’s the way you want it.
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]]>The post Best Ways to Stop Pasta From Sticking to the Pot appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Pasta usually sticks to the bottom of the pot because of the starch it tends to leave in the water. That’s why it’s always recommended to use a large pot with a lot of water while cooking pasta, to help dilute the starch, thus preventing the stickiness.
Adding some salt to the cooking water is also highly recommended because it can improve the flavor of your pasta, in addition to potentially preventing stickiness.
You should keep your eye on the ball while cooking pasta and stir it occasionally along the way. Stir your pasta as soon as you add it to the water and continue doing the same along the way to prevent it from setting at the bottom and sticking there.
You might be tempted to use oil to prevent sticking during the cooking process, but this is best avoided. You’ll prevent one disaster while creating another because oil makes it difficult for sauces to cling to the pasta.
The post Best Ways to Stop Pasta From Sticking to the Pot appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post This is the Right Time to Salt Your Water When Making Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>It’s a valid question. Why would we salt the water, instead of just putting salt on the pasta itself? Well, that’s because when you salt the water, it evenly disperses the flavor throughout the pasta. So no matter what shape or size, every bit of pasta will be deliciously salted.
Yes, the timing of the salt absolutely matters! It seems insignificant—after all, the pasta gets salted. But the truth is, adding the salt at the right time will affect the distribution of flavor throughout the pasta!
Now that we’ve established that there is purpose behind salting your pasta water and that it matters when you add the salt, there’s one final question. When should you add the salt? The perfect time to add salt is when the water just comes to a boil, but before you add the pasta. This allows the salt to dissolve quickly into the water and ensures even distribution of salt to the pasta!
The post This is the Right Time to Salt Your Water When Making Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Controversy is Reaching Boiling Point Over a Scientific Method of Cooking Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>An Italian theoretical physicist is now bringing into question everything we knew about the simple process.
Giorgio Parisi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics two years ago for his discovery of the interplay of disorder and fluctuations in physical systems. As such, he enjoys applying science when it comes to cooking.
According to Parisi, we should be turning off the heat once we have added the pasta into the boiling water. Doing so reportedly saves at least eight minutes of energy consumption, as well as reduces each individual’s carbon emissions by around 13.3kg annually.
Although the suggestion benefits the planet, Parisi’s method has caused outrage in the food industry.
Chefs have declared that the physicist’s method will simply result in a pot of rubbery noodles, with some calling it “a disaster”.
“Let’s leave cooking to chefs while physicists do experiments in their lab,” stated chef Luigi Pomata.
The post Controversy is Reaching Boiling Point Over a Scientific Method of Cooking Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Best Ways to Put Your Leftover Pasta to Some Good Use appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Frittata is one of the easiest dishes you can make with leftover pasta because you only have to sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of oil, add beaten eggs to the mix, and cook until set.
Pasta bakes, such as baked feta pasta, became a huge hit in the last few months. Just like frittata, they’re incredibly easy to make, and you don’t even need fresh pasta to get it done because leftovers will do just fine.
If you’ve never tried making a pizza with pasta, now’s the time to give it a shot. As crazy as this dish may sound, pasta and pizza are actually a match made in heaven, especially once you add sauce and grated cheese to the mix.
Pasta salad is one of the most popular dishes to make with your leftover pasta. Pasta used in this salad shouldn’t be warm anyway, so you lose nothing by using leftovers.
The post Best Ways to Put Your Leftover Pasta to Some Good Use appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Should Pasta Be Cooked in Cold or Boiling Water? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Most pasta recipes that you’ll come across recommend waiting for your water to boil before adding pasta to the mix. The pasta will bring the temperature of the water down anyway and stop the big boiling bubbles from forming, so it’s worth waiting a few extra minutes for the water to boil.
Pre-boiling water is also important because it stops your pasta from sticking together and getting mushy. The texture of your pasta will most likely be much better if you cook it this way because you’ll get concentrated starchy water that does a great job when it comes to mixing with the sauces.
Cooking pasta in cold water is still an option, but just keep in mind it probably won’t taste as amazing. It’s more difficult to time it and you’ll risk overcooking it because it takes much more time for the pasta to absorb water and release starch, and the final result may not be that great.
The post Should Pasta Be Cooked in Cold or Boiling Water? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Here’s Why You Should Never Throw Away Your Pasta Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>In addition to being used to cook your pasta, the leftover water can do wonders for your pasta sauces. Just a splash of pasta water can loosen thick sauces and make them much tastier.
You can also use your leftover pasta water to give your dough a unique taste, since the water retains some of the flavors and starch from the pasta, especially when making bread and pizza.
Pasta water can do wonders for your plant-based soups. Dissolve a stock cube in your leftover water at least a day before cooking your soup and you’ll be amazed by the way it enhances the flavor of your stock.
Rice is another dish that can benefit from your leftover pasta water. You can simply use it in place of the regular tap water to cook your rice because it will take its taste to a whole new level.
The post Here’s Why You Should Never Throw Away Your Pasta Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post There is an Easier Way to Drain Pasta According to This TikTok Video appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>But this doesn’t mean that cooking pasta doesn’t come without challenges. And for many people, the biggest challenge is draining pasta from the cooking water.
It’s fairly easy to make a mistake during this part and end up having more pasta in and around the sink than in your pot if you don’t use a strainer. And even if you do, the spilling accidents are bound to happen. If only there were an easier way to drain pasta and avoid mishaps.
Well, as it turns out, there is an easier way to drain pasta, and we found out about it thanks to TikTok user athomewithshannon. This popular food blogger recently shared a clip in which she demonstrated a genius technique for draining.
According to her, you shouldn’t pour the pasta into a strainer in order to separate the water. Instead, you should put the strainer in the pot with cooked pasta, hold the edges of the strainer and pot firmly, and then simply pour out the water. This will ensure that the pasta remains trapped in the pot and can’t get away.
You can check out the clip, which already racked up more than eight million views, below.
@athomewithshannon How was I doing this wrong my whole life? This was one of those LIFE HACKS that I use EVERY DAY! #hack #lifehacks #learnontiktok #hacks #lifehack
♬ Ultimate life hacks – Kelly – The Life Bath
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]]>The post Why is Al Dente The Best Way to Cook Pasta? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Cooking pasta al dente or “to the tooth” means that the pasta will have a slight bite to it when you eat it. Preparing pasta comes with several benefits that go beyond flavor-related.
When you cook your pasta “al dente” you remove the risk of overcooking it. Overcooked pasta is soft and mushy, giving you a feeling of eating the sticky dough. Cooking pasta for too long also causes it to lose nutrients and makes it harder to digest.
“Al dente” pasta, on the other hand, is easier to digest and has a lower glycemic index that prevents blood sugar spikes compared to overcooked pasta.
Additionally, pasta “al dente” is also better when you want to toss your pasta in a pan with some sauce. The additional cooking with overcooked pasta usually leaves you with something that resembles soup and not a pasta dish.
After all is said and done, you probably want to know how to cook pasta al dente perfectly each time, and here are some tips.
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]]>The post 3 Things You Should Keep in Mind About Rinsing Your Pasta appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Most pasta dishes don’t require rinsing, especially the ones that are being served hot with additional sauces. Rinsing pasta makes it difficult for your sauces to be properly absorbed because it’s been stripped of its starchy coating, and that’s why you should only drain it instead.
Rinsing is recommended with spaghetti and Asian-style noodles that you’re going to use in your stir-fry dishes. If you simply drain the water, your pasta or noodles may become gummy and clump together, so it’s better to rinse them instead and make sure your stir-fry is as tasty as it gets.
You can rinse your pasta if you’re going to use it in cold pasta dishes, such as pasta salad. Rinsing is recommended in this case because it will help you bring the temperature of your pasta down and immediately stop the cooking process.
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