How to Cook Pasta

Name: How to Cook Pasta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta dried; 6 quarts water; 3 tablespoons salt

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
210 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

How to Cook Pasta

Xia Schmidt

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Learn How to Cook Pasta perfectly. Follow my step-by-step tutorial to cook spaghetti, or other types and serve with sauce or in a pasta salad!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound pasta dried
6 quarts water
3 tablespoons salt

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Instructions

Fill a pot with six quarts water, bring to a boil.
Add the salt, followed by the dried pasta.
Stir until the water returns to a boil.

With a Sauce or Cooling For Later

Cook for one minute less than the packaged instructions.
Strain and cool briefly, but do not rinse. Toss in olive oil.
When ready to use, add to warm sauce and finish cooking or chill.

With a Cold Salad

Cook according to packaged instructions
Strain and cool briefly, but do not rinse. Toss in olive oil.
Place in refrigerator covered.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2655mg (111%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)