When to Rinse Cooked Pasta: 4 Rules Cooks Forgot
At first glance, this is such a simple question that can be answered unequivocally - yes or no. But professionals say that the answer is one - no. Pasta does not need to be washed.
Only those who have ever tried to separate the stuck-together mess will be surprised and rightly so, because if you don’t rinse the pasta, you’ll have to eat it right away.
We'll tell you how to do the right thing.
If you want to rinse pasta, then in any case not with raw tap water. There is an opinion that only the part of pasta that will be stored after cooking is rinsed, and the bacilli that live in tap water can reduce the shelf life of the product.
And to prevent the pasta from sticking together, you just need to cook it properly. Here's how to do it right.
First, you need to keep the proportions. The manufacturer indicates all the necessary information on the packaging. Usually, 100 grams of pasta are taken per 1 liter of water.
Secondly, pasta cooked al dente, that is, soft on the outside and dense on the inside, will not stick together. They will definitely not turn into mush.
Thirdly, after all the water has drained from the pasta in a colander, it is transferred to a saucepan and seasoned with butter.
Fourthly, after this, the pasta should be left for another 5-7 minutes to absorb the remaining moisture. Now all that remains is to stir them and they can be served – they will not stick together.
Bon appetit!
