Basics: Dried Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

20 cups	4740ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Salt
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried pasta

Recipe Instructions

Basics for new cooks:

In large pot, cover and bring water and salt to full rolling boil. Stir in pasta, separating pieces; return to boil and boil, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain well.

Tip: Fine strands and small shapes of dried pasta cook in as little as 3 minutes.

Tip: If pasta is to be coated with a sauce, do not rinse. The starchy coating on pasta aids in holding sauce to the pasta.

Source:
Canadian Living magazine, Apr 95 Presented in article by Elizabeth Baird: "Only The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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