Ingredients
- Pasta varieties including spaghetti, penne, fusilli, farfalle, fettuccine, conchiglie, orecchiette
Instructions
- Choose the appropriate pasta type based on your recipe and sauce.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add salt generously.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente texture.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving some cooking water if needed.
- Toss the pasta with your preferred sauce or olive oil immediately to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Use plenty of water for boiling to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Salting the water well enhances flavor from the start.
- Cooking time may vary; always check for al dente texture.
- Store uncooked pasta in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Reheat cooked pasta with a little water or sauce for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg