How To Cook Pasta Al Dente
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
How To Cook Pasta Al Dente
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Learn how to cook pasta al dente, as the Italian tradition wants. Follow this easy step-by-step guide and tips to cook pasta like a pro!
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Ingredients
- 300 g pasta
Instructions
- Fill ⅔ of a large saucepan with water, put the lid on, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove the lid and add the sea salt.
- Stir in the pasta, then reduce the heat to medium heat.
- Stir the pasta with a wooden spoon every 3 minutes.
- Remove about 1 cup of pasta cooking water to emulsify the pasta sauce later.
- Start testing the pasta about 4 minutes before the cooking time suggested on the package instructions. When it’s tender but still has a bite, drain the pasta in a colander over the sink or use a hand colander to scoop the pasta from the water.
- Return the pasta into the pot or transfer it into the pan with your favorite sauce, and mix by adding a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
Notes
- After you drain the pasta don’t “wash” it under cool running water, this will only make it sticky and chewy.
- Choose the right pan. A large pot is best for short pasta, a tall pot is best for spaghetti and bucatini.
- Don’t overfill the pot with water, fill just ⅔ of the pot with water.
- Add all the pasta in one go, so that it will cook evenly.
- Stir the pasta every 2-3 minutes to avoid that it sticks together, this is particularly important for long pasta such as spaghetti.
- Follow the cooking time suggested on the pasta packaging, but not religiously.
- For al dente pasta you’ll need to drain it about 2-3 min before the time suggested on the packaging.
- Always reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before you drain it. You should never drain all the pasta water, this starchy liquid will make silky, smooth and delicious pasta sauces.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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