Many housewives think about how to cook pasta so that it turns out delicious. The skill is quite easy to master. You just need to know some secrets. Firstly, you only need to purchase pasta made from durum wheat. They are better absorbed and are not reflected by extra centimeters. In addition, pasta has a high glycemic index, which means it increases blood sugar levels. Therefore, one serving should not exceed 120 grams. This is exactly the amount that fits in one 250 ml glass.
Secondly, cooking time should be strictly limited. Pasta should be cooked to the bite, that is, have a soft surface and a slightly hard core. Cooking time depends on the type of pasta. As a rule, general cooking recommendations are indicated on the packaging. You can take ready-made pasta or make it yourself. In the latter case, you will be able to make an effort, since kneading elastic dough is quite difficult.
Types of pasta
- spaghetti
- noodles
- vermicelli
- curly
Pasta is the easiest and fastest side dish to prepare; even an inexperienced housewife knows how to cook pasta, so step-by-step instructions will probably help a schoolchild or a man who is far from kitchen affairs.
Step-by-step instructions for cooking pasta
- Pour half the container with water and bring to a boil.
- Salt
- Place pasta in boiling water
- The cooking time is written on the package and depends on the type of pasta.
- Drain, rinse and add oil as desired.
Cooking is a simple matter, but how do you prevent the pasta from sticking together? Housewives have different opinions on this matter, we have collected the most common ones, your job is to test and choose a method that is convenient for you.
Pasta with garlic and herbs
Such delicious spaghetti with garlic is suitable both as a side dish and as an independent dish.
Ingredients:
- olive oil - taste;
- garlic – 2-3 cloves;
- parsley – 1 branch;
- spaghetti – 300 gr.;
- salt - to taste;
- chili pepper - to taste.
Cooking method:
- First you need to boil the pasta. Into 1 liter of boiling water. add 10 grams of water. salt. Add pasta in the specified quantity to the bubbling water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Pour the amount of olive oil required for frying into it and add either grated garlic or chopped garlic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGyM6alvDBA&feature=youtu.be - Next, add finely chopped parsley and a little pasta water. The fact is that the starch contained in it helps the sauce thicken to the desired structure.
- Once the pasta is half-cooked, remove it from the pan into a frying pan and add a little more water. If desired, add additional salt, pepper, olive oil and parsley.
At the end, place the dish on a plate and add chili pepper to the prepared side dish, to taste.
Practical advice
- Along with salt, add a spoonful of vegetable oil to boiling water, and then pasta.
- After cooking, add a piece of butter and stir.
- Do not rinse items with cold water; a sudden change in temperature will cause sticking.
- If desired, after washing, mix with the sauce, then they will not only not stick together, but will also be imbued with the original taste.
Varieties of pasta dishes
- Soup (lagman, vermicelli, etc.)
- A side dish for meat, mixed with sauce, sprinkled with cheese, eggs or herbs.
- Casserole
- Paste
- Stuffed
Navy pasta
The most popular dish for sailors in the Middle Ages was pasta tubes with minced meat, hence the name “Navy Pasta,” any cook quickly knew how to make it. There was a lot to do on the ship, but such a nutritious and tasty dish was held in high esteem. The minced meat was prepared from corned beef, because... There were no refrigerators then.
The navy-style pasta recipe is very simple: boiled pasta is added to fried minced meat with onions and tomatoes and the mixture is simmered on fire for 5-10 minutes.
Traditionally, tubes or feathers are used for this delicacy, but any pasta can be used if desired.
If you are thinking about how to make pasta with minced meat without frying it, then you can make a casserole from the same ingredients, i.e. bake pasta in the oven.
We will need: boiled pasta, onions, minced meat, eggs and milk.
Fry the minced meat with onions in a frying pan, add salt and pepper. Place in a bowl and add yolks and milk. Beat the whites until foamy, place in a bowl, pour in the pasta and mix well.
Place the mixture in a refractory dish and sprinkle generously with cheese.
Bake at 180 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with herbs and tomato sauce. (or any other).
Unusual recipe for pasta with cottage cheese
Casseroles are incredibly easy to prepare. They are prepared quickly and do not require any culinary skills. This cottage cheese casserole recipe is perfect for breakfast. It has a sweetish taste. Therefore it resembles a dessert. Children will definitely appreciate this delicacy!
Cottage cheese goes well with pasta. At the same time, it is rich in easily digestible protein, which pasta lacks. The dish is ideal not only for breakfast, it is also good for dinner.
Ingredients:
- Pasta – 100 grams;
- Cottage cheese 5% fat - 100 grams. You can use a low-fat product;
- Chicken egg – 1 piece;
- Cream – 30 ml;
- Sugar – 3 teaspoons;
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon.
Unusual recipe for pasta with cottage cheese
Cooking method:
- Boil the pasta in lightly salted water until tender. Place them in a baking dish greased with vegetable oil;
- Mix cottage cheese with sugar and cream, grind until smooth using a blender;
- Cover the pasta with the resulting mixture;
- In a separate container, beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Cover the workpiece with the resulting mass. Using a fork, make punctures so that the egg can reach the very bottom;
- The mass is baked in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 20 minutes;
- The dish can be served with various berry sauces and jam.
If you are looking for unusual recipes, then pay attention to the combination of pasta and cereals. Cypriot cuisine has an interesting dish that resembles pilaf. It is made from couscous and vermicelli. In India they like to cook chickpeas in tomato sauce with curry paste. In Egypt, pasta is often prepared with spicy lentils. Legumes are rich in plant protein, which is extremely filling. Therefore, they are often added to pasta. In Italy, pasta is considered a self-sufficient dish, which is supplemented only with various vegetables, herbs and animal protein.
Paste
The favorite food of Italians is, of course, pasta. Many people think it's pasta, vegetables and meat, with a delicious sauce, others say it's spaghetti, and others imagine homemade vermicelli.
In fact, Italian pasta is special pasta that is certainly cooked with sauce. These pastas have holes or grooves that help hold the sauce.
The variety of pasta is amazing, so not only chefs in Italy prepare this dish, but also our hostesses in their kitchens.
You won’t find a better way to make macaroni and cheese than in Italy, so the recipe will appeal to both gourmets and haute cuisine connoisseurs.
