Pastabilities
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.
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
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8 OUNCES OF
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AMOUNT DRY
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AMOUNT COOKED
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Spaghetti and Long Types
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4 1/2 Inch Bundle
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4-5 Cups
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Small/Medium Dry Pasta Shapes
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2 Cups
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4 Cups
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Substitutions
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INSTEAD OF...
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USE...
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1 Clove Garlic
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 Tablespoons instant minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 Tablespoon fresh herbs
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1 teaspoon dried herbs
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