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Pasta about doubles in size once cooked, so if you need 2c I suggest boiling a little over 1c of pasta.
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If i have 8 cups of water how much dried pasta do I need?
It doesn't work well that way. Get a large pot, half fill with hot water, then let it come to a boil . Now put your pasta in, cook for required time, then drain water off the pasta.
Why does pasta need to be cooked in boiling water?
If you add pasta to cold water, and then bring it to a boil, the starches will begin to dissolve. This will cause a very sticky surface on the pasta, and it will clump together. By adding the pasta to boiling water, the surface starches cook right away.
Do you need to precook fresh pasta for pasta bake?
My smartest friend Korey Colyar knows the answer to this question. NO! You do not need to precook fresh pasta for a pasta bake. Fresh pasta is interchageable with normal dried pasta in recipes. You might want to check it before the time is up though since fresh pasta cooks much quicker than dried pasta. Boiling dried pasta takes 8-10 minutes, fresh pasta cooks in 2-3 minutes. later...K
Do you need to boil lasagna sheets before?
you can buy ones that cook with the lasagna, but usually you need to pre boil them
How do you make spaghetti without stock cubes?
You dont need stock cubes to make spaghetti... Boil water, add pasta, cook until it's the right texture for you, drain & eat
Why dou use so much water to boil noodles?
Pasta added to water before it starts to boil gets a heat start on mushiness. Pasta quickly begins to break down in tepid water as the starch dissolves. You need the intense heat of boiling water to "set" the outside of the pasta, which prevents the pasta from sticking together. That's why the fast boil is so important; the water temperature drops when you add the pasta, but if you have a fast boil, the water will still be hot enough for the pasta to cook properly. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Pasta_Rice_Main/pasta.htm
What is the difference between fresh and dried pasta?
Dried pasta has a better shelf live. Fresh pasta will cook much faster. Fresh pasta has to be refrigerated while dried pasta can be kept on the shelf. Fresh pasta is typically made in smaller batches and can be created with more variety.
What equipment do you need to cook pasta?
You can make your own using semolina flour, egg and water. But usually people purchase the dry product in the pasta aisle, then boil it for 7 minutes in salted water and serve it with a tomato sauce or garlic-and-oil sauce.
Do you boil pasta?
Yes to cook dry pasta it should be boiled in plenty of salted water for the time indicated on the packet (usually 5 to 10 mins.) However some pasta (e.g. Lasagna) may be added to the dish dry as it will absorb moisture as the dish cooks. Also freshly made pasta will only need 2-3 mins boiling.
How long does dried pasta stand in sauce before it's cooked?
It depends on the size and type of pasta. Orzo and angel hair need about 6 minutes or a little more. Thicker pastas need 10 - 12 minutes, or longer. Take out a piece to taste it and test the doneness.
How long does it take to make pasta from scratch?
Go and buy pasta from the market.then open the packet.you need to take 100 gram pasta person.then take the pasta and follow the following steps. You first take pasta and boil it for 10 to 15 min.Take the boiled pasta and remove extra water,toss it with butter or oil.Then heat a pan and add pasta sauce available at the market or with the onions and tomatoes to make a simple pasta with spices.You can make you own sauce by using tomatoes and other herbs.Then add pasta to the sauce and cook it for 5 to 10 min(s) till it is soaked in the sauce
How long do you cook a live lobster in boiling water?
You do not need to boil it for long. The longer it boils the tougher it gets. You need only boil the lobster for a few minutes. When the color is bright red. No longer than 5 minutes for 1 lobster.
