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How do you prevent precooked pasta from getting mushy in the oven?
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∙ 7y ago
Limit the liquids. Otherwise it will be mushy for sure. It will also be good not to cover the baking dish.
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Main ingrediant of couscous?
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What is the strongest pasta?
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Can you make pasta with semolina flour?
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If you order pasta e fagioli youre not getting a plate of spaghetti What are you getting?
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Why are pastas rinsed?
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How can you prevent bloating from occurring?
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Does adding to salt to spaghetti stop it from sticking together?
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