Pasta

Pasta: cooking rules and recipes

Pasta is one of the most popular trending foods in the world. They can be prepared quickly and easily, and most importantly - for every taste and budget. However, to make pasta tasty and appetizing, you need to follow several cooking rules.

To cook pasta, you need to choose a capacious, tall pan with thick walls and a bottom, as well as a colander - comfortable and, if possible, with two handles. For every 100 g of pasta, take 1 liter of water and 10-12 g of coarse salt, which should be added when the water has already boiled; do not add it at the end of cooking. The pasta should be lowered into the center of the pan, where the boil is strongest, and stirred from time to time. To prevent the pasta from sticking together during cooking, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil to the water. The cooking time for thin pasta is 5 minutes, and for thick pasta it is 7-10 minutes. If you cook them not in water, but in broth, then the cooking time increases. During cooking, it is better not to move far from the stove and a minute before the end of the cooking process, taste whether the pasta is ready. Some housewives, afraid of overcooking them, do the following: after removing the pan from the fire, they immediately add a small ladle of cold water to it to immediately stop boiling (but no more than a ladle, otherwise the pasta will cool down). It is recommended to serve them only hot and never cook them in advance. Do not drain all the pasta water into the sink; reserve 1-2 tablespoons for dressing.

Recipes

1. Pasta with butter
   This recipe is ideal for those who want to make a quick and easy lunch or dinner. To prepare this dish you will need:

1. 80 g pasta
2. 0.8 l water
3. 10 ml saline solution
4. 13 g butter

Break the pasta into pieces and cook until soft in a large amount of boiling water, then drain in a colander or sieve. When the water has completely drained, place the pasta in a bowl with melted butter and heat through, stirring. When serving, you can sprinkle the pasta with mild grated cheese (10-15 g).

2. Pasta in tomato sauce
   This is a richer dish that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. To prepare you will need:

1. 200 g pasta
2. 1 onion
3. 2 cloves garlic
4. 400 g tomatoes in their own juice
5. 1 tablespoon olive oil
6. 1 teaspoon sugar
7. salt and pepper to taste
8. basil for decoration

Finely chop the onion and fry in olive oil until golden brown. Add chopped garlic and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add the tomatoes in their own juice, breaking them into pieces, and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Then add the cooked pasta and stir. Serve hot with fresh basil sprinkled on top.

3. Pasta with chicken and mushrooms
   This is a more complex dish, but definitely worth spending a little time on. To prepare the pasta you will need:

1. 250 g farfalle (butterfly-shaped pasta)
2. 2 chicken breasts
3. 200 g fresh mushrooms
4. 1 onion
5. 2 cloves garlic
6. 100 ml cream
7. 50 g grated parmesan
8. 2 tablespoons olive oil
9. salt and pepper to taste
10. parsley for decoration

Cut the mushrooms into pieces, chop the onion finely and fry in olive oil until golden brown. Add chopped garlic and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts cut into pieces and fry until golden brown over medium heat. Add mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes. Add cream, grated Parmesan and stir. Serve with cooked farfalle and top with chopped parsley.

These are just a few examples of pasta dishes you can make at home. Explore recipes and experiment to create your own delicious combinations.