First of all, we need to understand the characteristics of pasta. Unlike traditional Chinese noodles, pasta is made from durum wheat flour, which gives it a more chewy texture. At the same time, pasta comes in a variety of shapes, such as long strips, short tubes, and spirals, which also determines the difference in cooking time.
So, how long does it take for pasta to be cooked?In general, the time to cook pasta should be between 8 and 12 minutes. However, the exact cooking time depends on the thickness and firmness of the noodles.
1 While the noodles are cooking, pick up one or two noodles with chopsticks from time to time and pull gently. If there is a white core in the middle of the noodles, it means that it is not cooked yet and needs to be cooked.
2 When the overall color of the noodles becomes uniform and the white core disappears, you can try cutting the noodles with chopsticks. If the noodles are neatly cut at the disconnect, they are cooked.
3 Finally, try putting the noodles in your mouth and chewing them. If it's chewy and doesn't have a hard core in between, your pasta is cooked!
1 Add an appropriate amount of salt and a spoonful of olive oil to the water in which the noodles are cooked to make the noodles more flavorful and less sticky.
2 Boiled noodles can be rinsed with cold water to reduce mucus and prevent sticking.
3 When cooking pasta sauce, you can add the right amount of olive oil, garlic, herbs and other seasonings according to your personal taste to make the pasta more delicious and delicious.
Now that you've mastered the techniques and tricks of pasta cooking, why not try making delicious pasta at home?Your family and friends will be full of praise for your cooking skills!