How can I keep pasta hot for a crowd if pepared in advance?
Q. I am having a pasta feed for my daughter's soccer team. I will keep the sauce hot in a crock pot. I want to cook the pasta in advance, but have it hot when the team arrives after practice. I will be using angel hair pasta.Any advice? I only have 2 large pots to cook in and need to cook for 18-20 teens--are two dutch oven type pots big enough? That's why I wanted to cook in advance.
Asked by Elizabeth K - Wed Feb 7 12:58:20 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a bad idea to pre-cook pasta. If they are coming to you house I would either cook it on the spot angel hair doesn't take long at all. You could undercook it a few mintues and leave it in a colander and rinse with hot water. This will remove the starch and the sauce mostly likely won't stick to the noodles. If the sauce is piping hot from the crock pot I would think it would warm up the noodles without have to heat them.
Answered by Christina H - Wed Feb 7 13:04:02 2007
Q. I am having a pasta feed for my daughter's soccer team. I will keep the sauce hot in a crock pot. I want to cook the pasta in advance, but have it hot when the team arrives after practice. I will be using angel hair pasta.Any advice? I only have 2 large pots to cook in and need to cook for 18-20 teens--are two dutch oven type pots big enough? That's why I wanted to cook in advance.
Asked by Elizabeth K - Wed Feb 7 12:58:20 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a bad idea to pre-cook pasta. If they are coming to you house I would either cook it on the spot angel hair doesn't take long at all. You could undercook it a few mintues and leave it in a colander and rinse with hot water. This will remove the starch and the sauce mostly likely won't stick to the noodles. If the sauce is piping hot from the crock pot I would think it would warm up the noodles without have to heat them.
Answered by Christina H - Wed Feb 7 13:04:02 2007
Would one box of pasta be enough for 5 adults to make pasta salad?
Q. I bought one box of rotini pasta for pasta salad. Should I make 2 boxes? And Can I boil one box now and make it and then add the other box later!!( I can't go to store till later to buy another box) And I wanted to make it now. THANKS! It's for picnic tomorrow! Having hot dogs, and Hamburgers too!
Asked by momof twins2008 - Sat Sep 5 14:40:09 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can always add more noodles, but you do need to add more of the sauce/dressing so it isn't dry. If you have regular rotini, that box makes eight cups of cooked pasta. So you have 5 people with 8 cups of pasta, how much do you want people to have, the serving size is 1 1/2 cups of pasta, which is very filling. Add crackers or toasted french bread or any dry bread product to also help with filling up guest.
Answered by Chef Quiet - Sat Sep 5 14:51:09 2009
Q. I bought one box of rotini pasta for pasta salad. Should I make 2 boxes? And Can I boil one box now and make it and then add the other box later!!( I can't go to store till later to buy another box) And I wanted to make it now. THANKS! It's for picnic tomorrow! Having hot dogs, and Hamburgers too!
Asked by momof twins2008 - Sat Sep 5 14:40:09 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can always add more noodles, but you do need to add more of the sauce/dressing so it isn't dry. If you have regular rotini, that box makes eight cups of cooked pasta. So you have 5 people with 8 cups of pasta, how much do you want people to have, the serving size is 1 1/2 cups of pasta, which is very filling. Add crackers or toasted french bread or any dry bread product to also help with filling up guest.
Answered by Chef Quiet - Sat Sep 5 14:51:09 2009
What kind of Pasta is better for you to eat?
Q. I have been trying to eat better and lose weight and excersize and have been doing pretty well with exception to those stupid cravings of Starbucks... Now I am craving pasta, however, I am REALLY trying NOT to eat unhealthy, so is there any pasta out there that is better for me?
Asked by jamie_moon2000 - Mon Jul 31 20:28:27 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know you didn't ask for a "program", but here is one anyway. If you must eat pasta, your first answer is best. Drink lots of water, walk an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. No sugar No sodas No candy No chips No potatoes No pasta No pizza no corn no bread no burgers no fried foods Good Luck
Answered by snvffy - Mon Jul 31 20:41:19 2006
Q. I have been trying to eat better and lose weight and excersize and have been doing pretty well with exception to those stupid cravings of Starbucks... Now I am craving pasta, however, I am REALLY trying NOT to eat unhealthy, so is there any pasta out there that is better for me?
Asked by jamie_moon2000 - Mon Jul 31 20:28:27 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know you didn't ask for a "program", but here is one anyway. If you must eat pasta, your first answer is best. Drink lots of water, walk an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. No sugar No sodas No candy No chips No potatoes No pasta No pizza no corn no bread no burgers no fried foods Good Luck
Answered by snvffy - Mon Jul 31 20:41:19 2006
What makes pasta stick together and how do you help it stop sticking? What are the main ingredients of pasta?
Q. 1.What makes pasta stick together? 2.How do you help it stop sticking? 3.What are the main ingredients of pasta? 4.What is the italien phrase for undercooked? 5.What wheat is pasta made from? (is it dorum???) 6.What structure is it made from? (is this carbohydrates???) 7.When was spaghetti first made in the UK? 8.What caused the change in attitudes in eating pasta(in the UK - 1940ish i think)? 9.Why does the roux (butter + flour) have to be carefully stirred? 10.How do you know if the sauce is cooked? Any help would really be appreciated! Thank you in advance! Wow everyone htank you so much for your help- I really appreciate it:)
Asked by me!! - Mon May 7 09:16:19 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. starches is what makes pasta sticks together 2. Boil in lots of water so the starches are diluted. Try to time the pasta to be ready just before eating. In other words, don't let it sit too long. Also, some people like adding olive oil or butter to the drained pasta. 3. Pasta is flour, egg and water. 4. Italian phrase is Al Dente (to the tooth). 5. Italian pastas and most dried spaghetti type pastas are made from Semolina flour made from Durum Wheat.. 6. Structure? Yes, pasta is mainly carbohydrates and a little protien from the wheat and eggs. 7. spaghetti first made in UK? Don't know. 8. In the USA, pasta became popular after WWII after the soldiers came back from Italy. That's when the craze for pizza started too. At… [cont.]
Answered by Dave C - Mon May 7 09:38:32 2007
Q. 1.What makes pasta stick together? 2.How do you help it stop sticking? 3.What are the main ingredients of pasta? 4.What is the italien phrase for undercooked? 5.What wheat is pasta made from? (is it dorum???) 6.What structure is it made from? (is this carbohydrates???) 7.When was spaghetti first made in the UK? 8.What caused the change in attitudes in eating pasta(in the UK - 1940ish i think)? 9.Why does the roux (butter + flour) have to be carefully stirred? 10.How do you know if the sauce is cooked? Any help would really be appreciated! Thank you in advance! Wow everyone htank you so much for your help- I really appreciate it:)
Asked by me!! - Mon May 7 09:16:19 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. starches is what makes pasta sticks together 2. Boil in lots of water so the starches are diluted. Try to time the pasta to be ready just before eating. In other words, don't let it sit too long. Also, some people like adding olive oil or butter to the drained pasta. 3. Pasta is flour, egg and water. 4. Italian phrase is Al Dente (to the tooth). 5. Italian pastas and most dried spaghetti type pastas are made from Semolina flour made from Durum Wheat.. 6. Structure? Yes, pasta is mainly carbohydrates and a little protien from the wheat and eggs. 7. spaghetti first made in UK? Don't know. 8. In the USA, pasta became popular after WWII after the soldiers came back from Italy. That's when the craze for pizza started too. At… [cont.]
Answered by Dave C - Mon May 7 09:38:32 2007
Can you cook pasta in the microwave?
Q. Maybe people do this all the time, I just usually boil water on the stove in a pot and cook it the old fashioned way. The problem is, we got a new cooktop and so my husband took out the old one and it was hauled away with last week's trash, but he still hasn't hooked up the new one. We've been eating a lot of sandwiches and also at my mom's, but my son loves pasta with tomato sauce and I can't make it for him. I don't have one of those newfangled pasta makers for the microwave, but I do have a rice cooker, will that work? Any suggestions?
Asked by Margarita - Sat Aug 26 19:20:40 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. tell your husband to get off his ass and hook that stove up... but! try toasted tomato sandwiches (simple toast your bread add mayo and tomatos, salt and pepper to taste) as for pasta you can make it in the microwave get a microwavable dish fill it with water and let it boil, add the pasta and microwave it for 10 minutes after 5 stir it and keep it going until it cooks. try making mushroom rice... (you can add veggies mixed in the rice too) get your rice, use a can of mushroom soup.. one can to about 1 1/2 c. of uncooked rice. cook together and VOila!!!
Answered by amanda - Sat Aug 26 20:42:58 2006
Q. Maybe people do this all the time, I just usually boil water on the stove in a pot and cook it the old fashioned way. The problem is, we got a new cooktop and so my husband took out the old one and it was hauled away with last week's trash, but he still hasn't hooked up the new one. We've been eating a lot of sandwiches and also at my mom's, but my son loves pasta with tomato sauce and I can't make it for him. I don't have one of those newfangled pasta makers for the microwave, but I do have a rice cooker, will that work? Any suggestions?
Asked by Margarita - Sat Aug 26 19:20:40 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. tell your husband to get off his ass and hook that stove up... but! try toasted tomato sandwiches (simple toast your bread add mayo and tomatos, salt and pepper to taste) as for pasta you can make it in the microwave get a microwavable dish fill it with water and let it boil, add the pasta and microwave it for 10 minutes after 5 stir it and keep it going until it cooks. try making mushroom rice... (you can add veggies mixed in the rice too) get your rice, use a can of mushroom soup.. one can to about 1 1/2 c. of uncooked rice. cook together and VOila!!!
Answered by amanda - Sat Aug 26 20:42:58 2006
What are some pasta sauces that kids will enjoy?
Q. My daughte loves pasta and especially spaghetti, however I am sick to death of eating spaghetti. What are some sauces, other than marinera, that can be used on various types of pasta?
Asked by MonetA - Wed Mar 18 16:29:13 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here's a bunch we use all the time! Alfredo Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve. *** Feta and Bacon Cream Sauce Ingredients 8 slices bacon, chopped 2 leeks, sliced 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ground black pepper to taste Directions Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry for a few minutes, then add the leeks. Cook and stir until bacon is… [cont.]
Answered by Shantal - Wed Mar 18 17:08:19 2009
Q. My daughte loves pasta and especially spaghetti, however I am sick to death of eating spaghetti. What are some sauces, other than marinera, that can be used on various types of pasta?
Asked by MonetA - Wed Mar 18 16:29:13 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here's a bunch we use all the time! Alfredo Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve. *** Feta and Bacon Cream Sauce Ingredients 8 slices bacon, chopped 2 leeks, sliced 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ground black pepper to taste Directions Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry for a few minutes, then add the leeks. Cook and stir until bacon is… [cont.]
Answered by Shantal - Wed Mar 18 17:08:19 2009
What is the best way to microwave pasta several days after cooking?
Q. I am a huge pasta eater, and often cook huge portions of ziti or penne at a time. After eating my fill for dinner that night, I put the pasta in a covered bowl and refrigerate. However, after a night in the refrigerator, the pasta becomes hard and brittle, so when I want to warm it up and eat it days later, it is very stiff. Is there a special but simple way to cook it instead to get all the pasta at the same level of softness it is right after it is cooked for the first time.
Asked by someone - Mon Jan 18 14:49:53 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should save a little of the pasta water and put it in the bottom of the bowl you use to store it. Make sure the top is on tight too. Use the smallest bowl to fit your pasta. These should keep your pasta from drying out. When reheating it, don't do it at full power. Make sure you have the pasta covered when reheating also. It won't be the same as fresh cooked, but should be fine.
Answered by lettenna - Mon Jan 18 15:12:59 2010
Q. I am a huge pasta eater, and often cook huge portions of ziti or penne at a time. After eating my fill for dinner that night, I put the pasta in a covered bowl and refrigerate. However, after a night in the refrigerator, the pasta becomes hard and brittle, so when I want to warm it up and eat it days later, it is very stiff. Is there a special but simple way to cook it instead to get all the pasta at the same level of softness it is right after it is cooked for the first time.
Asked by someone - Mon Jan 18 14:49:53 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should save a little of the pasta water and put it in the bottom of the bowl you use to store it. Make sure the top is on tight too. Use the smallest bowl to fit your pasta. These should keep your pasta from drying out. When reheating it, don't do it at full power. Make sure you have the pasta covered when reheating also. It won't be the same as fresh cooked, but should be fine.
Answered by lettenna - Mon Jan 18 15:12:59 2010
How do you keep Pasta w/sauce from drying out in a buffet server, same with pasta & aoili sauce?
Q. This is for an open house and the pasta and sauces will be in warmers for 3-4 hours.
Asked by runnerrrrrguy - Mon Jan 7 17:02:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Put a little olive oil and a little spaghetti sauce in a saute pan on the burner at low. Add the cooked and drained pasta and toss to coat the pasta. Transfer to the server and add the sauce. The oil keeps the pasta moist.
Answered by orf1943 - Mon Jan 7 17:09:09 2008
Q. This is for an open house and the pasta and sauces will be in warmers for 3-4 hours.
Asked by runnerrrrrguy - Mon Jan 7 17:02:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Put a little olive oil and a little spaghetti sauce in a saute pan on the burner at low. Add the cooked and drained pasta and toss to coat the pasta. Transfer to the server and add the sauce. The oil keeps the pasta moist.
Answered by orf1943 - Mon Jan 7 17:09:09 2008
When cooking pasta, do you add oil to the water?
Q. You never ever, ADD OIL (Olive or otherwise) to pasta water salt only! for flavor! NO OIL! Do italian chefs add oil to the H20 when cooking pasta? I DON'T think so fact! italians don'T add oil to boiling pasta water. oil in hair, YES. oil in ferrari, YES. oil in pasta water, NEVER!
Asked by len_kraven - Sun Jul 29 07:30:56 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I really don't understand why you are even asking the question at all when you are already predisposed towards one answer already. You ask if you should add oil to pasta, and apparently you don't; so if you already know why even ask at all.
Answered by zach - Sun Jul 29 07:35:03 2007
Q. You never ever, ADD OIL (Olive or otherwise) to pasta water salt only! for flavor! NO OIL! Do italian chefs add oil to the H20 when cooking pasta? I DON'T think so fact! italians don'T add oil to boiling pasta water. oil in hair, YES. oil in ferrari, YES. oil in pasta water, NEVER!
Asked by len_kraven - Sun Jul 29 07:30:56 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I really don't understand why you are even asking the question at all when you are already predisposed towards one answer already. You ask if you should add oil to pasta, and apparently you don't; so if you already know why even ask at all.
Answered by zach - Sun Jul 29 07:35:03 2007
What are some good pasta salad recipes?
Q. I love cold pasta salad, and have been searching for a specific recipe. I am hoping that by asking this question here, the recipe I am looking for will pop up! The pasta salad I am searching for is very refreshing, but slightly spicy. I used to eat it at a restaurant that is now out of business.
Asked by Susan - Fri May 25 05:46:59 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spicy Pasta Salad ingredients * 1 pound penne pasta * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained * 2 green onions, chopped * 1/2 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped * 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in water and sliced * 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese * 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing directions 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, green onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Add enough salad dressing to coat; toss and chill before serving.
Answered by #4 due May 2010 - Thu May 31 03:45:07 2007
Q. I love cold pasta salad, and have been searching for a specific recipe. I am hoping that by asking this question here, the recipe I am looking for will pop up! The pasta salad I am searching for is very refreshing, but slightly spicy. I used to eat it at a restaurant that is now out of business.
Asked by Susan - Fri May 25 05:46:59 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spicy Pasta Salad ingredients * 1 pound penne pasta * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained * 2 green onions, chopped * 1/2 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped * 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in water and sliced * 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese * 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing directions 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, green onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Add enough salad dressing to coat; toss and chill before serving.
Answered by #4 due May 2010 - Thu May 31 03:45:07 2007
How do I cook pasta in a coffee maker?
Q. I've heard before that it is possible yo cook pasta in a coffee maker. Could someone please enlighten me? I'm not sure which compartment the pasta would go in...
Asked by appletini90 - Thu Jan 18 19:48:15 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Make the water go in the normal cycle and then insert the pasta in the pot.Let it sit on the pot till its soft..
Answered by funnyfaces2005@sbcglobal.net - Thu Jan 18 19:52:38 2007
Q. I've heard before that it is possible yo cook pasta in a coffee maker. Could someone please enlighten me? I'm not sure which compartment the pasta would go in...
Asked by appletini90 - Thu Jan 18 19:48:15 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Make the water go in the normal cycle and then insert the pasta in the pot.Let it sit on the pot till its soft..
Answered by funnyfaces2005@sbcglobal.net - Thu Jan 18 19:52:38 2007
How much pasta is too much pasta in a vegetarian diet?
Q. So I just became a vegetarian a month ago,and I love pasta,but I dont want to eat to much and have an unbalenced diet(Also i'm not talking about eating a huge plate of pasta dripping in oil) So how many days a week should I limit myself to having pasta?
Asked by ducttape3243 - Wed Jan 17 18:14:51 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i love pasta too, i eat it all the time =) try mixing it up, maybe have ravioli one day, fettucine the next, etc. i think one serving a day is fine as long as it's not too big and you get plenty of fruits and vegetables (and dairy if you eat it) to balance it out.
Answered by Jessica - Wed Jan 17 22:21:21 2007
Q. So I just became a vegetarian a month ago,and I love pasta,but I dont want to eat to much and have an unbalenced diet(Also i'm not talking about eating a huge plate of pasta dripping in oil) So how many days a week should I limit myself to having pasta?
Asked by ducttape3243 - Wed Jan 17 18:14:51 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i love pasta too, i eat it all the time =) try mixing it up, maybe have ravioli one day, fettucine the next, etc. i think one serving a day is fine as long as it's not too big and you get plenty of fruits and vegetables (and dairy if you eat it) to balance it out.
Answered by Jessica - Wed Jan 17 22:21:21 2007
Can I make fresh pasta without a pasta machine?
Q. I don't have a pasta machine. I mean pasta roller.
Asked by Epitome - Sun Sep 10 15:04:00 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can. But if you live close to a costco or Pier one they have small pasta machines for $20. Too much work otherwise.
Answered by -------- - Sun Sep 10 15:10:12 2006
Q. I don't have a pasta machine. I mean pasta roller.
Asked by Epitome - Sun Sep 10 15:04:00 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can. But if you live close to a costco or Pier one they have small pasta machines for $20. Too much work otherwise.
Answered by -------- - Sun Sep 10 15:10:12 2006
How do you cook pasta in a microvave?
Q. I'm a bit fed up of eating ready meals at work - we have a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and one of those sandwich press things. I'd love to cook some pasta, but as we haven't got a hob or saucepans, I can't see any way of doing it, as you can't get a rolling boil. Has anyone successfully managed to cook dried pasta in a microwave and not get indigestion? I've tried those sachets of "microwaveable pasta" and they're horrible!
Asked by Sinistra - Sat Jun 9 16:37:26 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why not cook it at home then take it to work in a plastic box, and heat it up in the microwave... a lot easier!
Answered by isaulte - Sat Jun 9 16:45:11 2007
Q. I'm a bit fed up of eating ready meals at work - we have a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and one of those sandwich press things. I'd love to cook some pasta, but as we haven't got a hob or saucepans, I can't see any way of doing it, as you can't get a rolling boil. Has anyone successfully managed to cook dried pasta in a microwave and not get indigestion? I've tried those sachets of "microwaveable pasta" and they're horrible!
Asked by Sinistra - Sat Jun 9 16:37:26 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why not cook it at home then take it to work in a plastic box, and heat it up in the microwave... a lot easier!
Answered by isaulte - Sat Jun 9 16:45:11 2007
How best to create a mayonnaise based pasta salad?
Q. I'm trying to create a pasta salad like the ones sold at asda and M&S that contain basically marinaded chicken with pasta, chopped salad tomatoes, basil and a mayonnaise sauce. My question is how do I recreate it so the pasta doesn't absorb all the moisture from the sauce? If anyone knows where I can get a recipie it would help!
Asked by MichaelS - Sun Feb 24 14:11:48 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. elementary my dear watson. olive oil. coat the noodles in olive oil ( virgin, extra, seasoned, whatever) before adding your mayonaise sauce. that'll keep it from soaking up the moisture and getting that soggy chalky texture when you eat it. when you have your noodles ready, just coat and mix. if you use your hands instead of a spoon, it won't break up the noodles as bad
Answered by frank g - Sun Feb 24 14:16:48 2008
Q. I'm trying to create a pasta salad like the ones sold at asda and M&S that contain basically marinaded chicken with pasta, chopped salad tomatoes, basil and a mayonnaise sauce. My question is how do I recreate it so the pasta doesn't absorb all the moisture from the sauce? If anyone knows where I can get a recipie it would help!
Asked by MichaelS - Sun Feb 24 14:11:48 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. elementary my dear watson. olive oil. coat the noodles in olive oil ( virgin, extra, seasoned, whatever) before adding your mayonaise sauce. that'll keep it from soaking up the moisture and getting that soggy chalky texture when you eat it. when you have your noodles ready, just coat and mix. if you use your hands instead of a spoon, it won't break up the noodles as bad
Answered by frank g - Sun Feb 24 14:16:48 2008
Is the jar of pasta sauce supposed to be heated before pouring onto noodles?
Q. I made pasta for the first time - after removing from heat I rinsed in cold water because the directions said to add cold water to stop cooking, but then I had to end up eating cold pasta. I poured the sauce straight from the jar - all said and done it was a bad meal. Any advice?
Asked by simple - Thu Jul 17 18:46:43 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes - both the sauce and the pasta should be heated. You have some altenatives as to how this is done. The easiest way is to bring the sauce to a simmer on the stovetop, then add the cooked, rinsed pasta to the sauce. Or, rinse the noodles in hot water rather than cold. The reason pasta is rinsed is so the noodles will not stick together in one big glob. You can also wash out the original pot, add enough water to cover, and simmer the rinsed, cooked pasta on a very low flame until ready to serve. If all of the cooked pasta is added directly to the sauce, rinsing the pasta is optional.
Answered by songbird - Thu Jul 17 19:30:34 2008
Q. I made pasta for the first time - after removing from heat I rinsed in cold water because the directions said to add cold water to stop cooking, but then I had to end up eating cold pasta. I poured the sauce straight from the jar - all said and done it was a bad meal. Any advice?
Asked by simple - Thu Jul 17 18:46:43 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes - both the sauce and the pasta should be heated. You have some altenatives as to how this is done. The easiest way is to bring the sauce to a simmer on the stovetop, then add the cooked, rinsed pasta to the sauce. Or, rinse the noodles in hot water rather than cold. The reason pasta is rinsed is so the noodles will not stick together in one big glob. You can also wash out the original pot, add enough water to cover, and simmer the rinsed, cooked pasta on a very low flame until ready to serve. If all of the cooked pasta is added directly to the sauce, rinsing the pasta is optional.
Answered by songbird - Thu Jul 17 19:30:34 2008
How do I keep pasta warm and non sticking for a buffet?
Q. I am getting married and planning to have pasta, but I dont want to put the sauce on the pasta I want to keep it separate. How do I keep it warm with out sticking and how far in advance can I cook it?
Asked by Niki D - Sun Dec 7 21:31:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can put about 1/4 of a stick of butter and mix it in the pasta.
Answered by I like asking questions! - Sun Dec 7 22:07:42 2008
Q. I am getting married and planning to have pasta, but I dont want to put the sauce on the pasta I want to keep it separate. How do I keep it warm with out sticking and how far in advance can I cook it?
Asked by Niki D - Sun Dec 7 21:31:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can put about 1/4 of a stick of butter and mix it in the pasta.
Answered by I like asking questions! - Sun Dec 7 22:07:42 2008
What is a wonderful recipe for a pasta salad that is fairly quick and easy?
Q. While using basic ingredients. The pasta I have is multicolored rotini pasta and I am wanting to make a simple pasta salad to go with pork loin.
Asked by meanersbeaners - Wed Jan 21 16:25:07 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook pasta 7-8 min in the meantime defrost a box of frozen peas and carrots drain pasta - add peas and carrots and toss with pasta - transfer to a bowl then i add black olives to mine and crumbled feta cheese OR mozzerella chunks dress with italian dressing let chill before eating
Answered by 1 - Wed Jan 21 16:32:44 2009
Q. While using basic ingredients. The pasta I have is multicolored rotini pasta and I am wanting to make a simple pasta salad to go with pork loin.
Asked by meanersbeaners - Wed Jan 21 16:25:07 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook pasta 7-8 min in the meantime defrost a box of frozen peas and carrots drain pasta - add peas and carrots and toss with pasta - transfer to a bowl then i add black olives to mine and crumbled feta cheese OR mozzerella chunks dress with italian dressing let chill before eating
Answered by 1 - Wed Jan 21 16:32:44 2009
How do I keep pasta from getting sticky?
Q. I've always had a problem cooking spaghetti. It always gets gummy and sticks together. What am I doing wrong? Should I add something to the water? How long should I boil the pasta? Do I rinse the pasta after draining? HELP!!! So farthanks for all the tips but... How long should I boil a regular size package of spaghetti noodles? Do I bring the water to a boil first then add the pasta? Should it be covered while boiling or uncovered and simmering? I just wanna get this right, finally.
Asked by diva2glow - Fri Jan 12 14:27:44 2007 - - 43 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I put salt, butter & a drop of olive oil in the water. You don't add the pasta til the water is boiling. Then you let it boil for like 8 minutes. You know the pasta is done when you throw it to the fridge or wall and it sticks... KTB---under cooked pasta is called al dente
Answered by RobbinATL - Fri Jan 12 14:33:11 2007
Q. I've always had a problem cooking spaghetti. It always gets gummy and sticks together. What am I doing wrong? Should I add something to the water? How long should I boil the pasta? Do I rinse the pasta after draining? HELP!!! So farthanks for all the tips but... How long should I boil a regular size package of spaghetti noodles? Do I bring the water to a boil first then add the pasta? Should it be covered while boiling or uncovered and simmering? I just wanna get this right, finally.
Asked by diva2glow - Fri Jan 12 14:27:44 2007 - - 43 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I put salt, butter & a drop of olive oil in the water. You don't add the pasta til the water is boiling. Then you let it boil for like 8 minutes. You know the pasta is done when you throw it to the fridge or wall and it sticks... KTB---under cooked pasta is called al dente
Answered by RobbinATL - Fri Jan 12 14:33:11 2007
How to cook nice pasta sauce withou using frying pan?
Q. There is no frying pan in my flat and the ventilation in the kitchen is not good. However, I love pasta--can anyone tell me how to cook nice pasta sauce without using frying pan? Is ti possible? I am tired of bottled sauce already. Thanks!
Asked by tswrocks - Sun Jan 6 20:26:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How about a tomato sauce that you don't have to cook? I love this dish, and it's so easy. Be sure to let the tomato mixture sit for an hour, before you toss it with the hot pasta - it helps the flavor develop! Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce 2 cups seeded, and coarsely chopped tomato 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, minced 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves, minced 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 3 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound linguine Fresh parsley to garnish Make tomato sauce: In a bowl combine well all the sauce ingredients and let the sauce stand at room temperature, covered, for at least 1 hour. In large pot, bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil.… [cont.]
Answered by samantha - Sun Jan 6 21:08:58 2008
Q. There is no frying pan in my flat and the ventilation in the kitchen is not good. However, I love pasta--can anyone tell me how to cook nice pasta sauce without using frying pan? Is ti possible? I am tired of bottled sauce already. Thanks!
Asked by tswrocks - Sun Jan 6 20:26:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How about a tomato sauce that you don't have to cook? I love this dish, and it's so easy. Be sure to let the tomato mixture sit for an hour, before you toss it with the hot pasta - it helps the flavor develop! Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce 2 cups seeded, and coarsely chopped tomato 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, minced 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves, minced 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 3 garlic cloves, or to taste, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound linguine Fresh parsley to garnish Make tomato sauce: In a bowl combine well all the sauce ingredients and let the sauce stand at room temperature, covered, for at least 1 hour. In large pot, bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil.… [cont.]
Answered by samantha - Sun Jan 6 21:08:58 2008
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