Are there fool-proof tips for serving perfectly cooked pasta?
For perfectly cooked pasta, follow the tips below. • Cook the pasta just before serving. Cook just until “al dente,” or firm to the tooth. • Drain immediately. Pasta will continue to cook if left in hot water. • If pasta must be held before serving, cool it quickly by rinsing with cold water, drain and then toss the pasta with a little oil or butter to keep it from sticking. Reheat in the microwave or by pouring boiling water over the pasta. • Pasta will absorb the sauce if left standing for even a short period of time. We recommend adding or tossing with the sauce just before serving. • When cooking pasta for a casserole or other baked dishes, cook it about two minutes less than the minimum cook-time recommended on the package. • When adding pasta to soup, we recommend cooking it separately, stirring it in just before serving. (Note: pasta will continue to cook if left standing in hot soup.) Can pasta be cooked in the microwave? Unless it’s a pasta product specifically developed for t
