Four wooden spoons containing different shapes of dry pasta noodles.

Cooking Pasta

  • When cooking pasta, use about 4 cups of water to 4 ounces pasta.
  • Bring water to a boil and add pasta gradually so boiling doesn't stop. Stir to prevent sticking together. One teaspoon of oil may be added to prevent foaming.
  • Cook uncovered according to package directions (6-15 minutes) stirring occasionally. Test for doneness. Pasta should be firm, not mushy.
  • Drain. If using for a cold dish, rinse in cold water. If using in a hot dish, rinsing is not necessary.
A bowl containing pasta, olives, tomatoes, broccoli, and cheese on top of a wooden surface.

Storing & reheating cooked pasta

STORE cooked pasta in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

REHEAT in microwave or place in boiling water just long enough to heat. 

Pasta Conversions

8 OUNCES OF
AMOUNT DRY
AMOUNT COOKED
Spaghetti and Long Types
4 1/2 Inch Bundle
4-5 Cups
Small/Medium Dry Pasta Shapes
2 Cups
4 Cups

Substitutions

INSTEAD OF...
USE...
1 Clove Garlic
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tablespoons instant minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon fresh herbs
1 teaspoon dried herbs

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