Intro to Foods and Nutrition How much Use 8 oz 12 lb or 1 cup pasta for four people Cook in plenty of water 3 quarts for 8 oz of pastaDont worry if you make too much The next day stir fry leftover pasta and vegetables in a little oil it tastes great ID: 361242
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PASTA
Intro to Foods and NutritionSlide2
How much?
Use 8 oz. (1/2 lb. or 1 cup ) pasta for four people. Cook in plenty of water – 3 quarts for 8 oz. of pasta.(Don’t worry if you make too much. The next day, stir fry leftover pasta and vegetables in a little oil – it tastes great!)
Cooking Tips and TricksSlide3
Be sure water is at a rolling boil then sprinkle the pasta gradually. Don’t put it in all at once – it’ll stick together and you’ll have “pasta lump” for dinner! Stir now and then so pasta cooks evenly, and …
DO NOT PUT A LID ON THE POT!!!
IT WILL BOIL OVER!!!
What to do?Slide4
Check the package for cooking time-spaghetti usually takes 9-10 minutes. Pasta should never be
MUSHY!!!
Make it firm, with a bit of “bite.” Italians like it
“AL DENTE.”
To test, take one piece out of the water and let it cool, then bite.
How long?Slide5
Add oil to the pasta while cooking. This will keep the sauce from clinging to the pasta.
DO NOT…
Just say no!!!Slide6
As soon as pasta is done, carefully drain it into a colander.
DO NOT RINSE IT!!! THIS REMOVES NUTRIENTS!
NEVER LET IT STAY IN HOT WATER –
IT WILL MUSH!!!
Finished?Slide7
Macaroni Manners
Simply winding strings of spaghetti around your fork is one way to eat spaghetti. Eating it with the aid of a large spoon is another. To spoon or not to spoon? It is completely up to you! Slide8
Sauces: Marinara, Alfredo, Pink, Butter, Garlic and Oil, White wine…The possibilities are endless!
For added protein: beans cheese and meats are excellent sources!
Toppings