Tricks for cooking perfect pasta

 10 tricks for cooking perfect pasta

Pasta is one of the simplest foods to prepare and at the same time pleases most palates.

And as simple as it may seem, there are tips and tricks for cooking it perfectly, since everything depends on the amount of water, salt, time, among other tips.

So check out the 10 tricks for cooking perfect pasta.

1. Don't add oil to the water

Oil and water repel each other, and it doesn't give the pasta any flavor, and it will also make it greasy.

2. Use enough water

The right amount is to use 3 liters of water for every 250 grams of pasta.

3. Salt is essential

We are always afraid of putting too much or too little salt in the boiling water. But it is the water that gives the pasta its flavor.

So, to be on the safe side, use one tablespoon of salt for every 3 liters of water.

4. Boil the water

Bring the water to a boil as soon as possible. The pasta will cook better.

5. Stir

When adding the pasta to the water, don't forget to stir. This will prevent the strands of pasta from sticking together or sticking to the bottom of the pan.

6. Read the instructions

Always read the instructions and the preparation instructions on the packaging. Some pasta cooks more or less quickly than others, due to its grains and thickness.

7. Reserve a cup of water

Before draining the pasta, reserve a cup of this water.

8. Drain without drying

Drain the pasta but do not let it dry. Otherwise the strands will stick together and it will be difficult to work with.

9. Add the pasta to the sauce

The sauce must be ready before adding the pasta. The pasta is added to the pan of hot sauce. Any of them will be very good, bolognese, carbonara, bechamel sauce...

10. Add water

Now is the time to add the water reserved in step 7. This will help the pasta not to dry out.