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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (0g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Perfect Pasta with no watching and no sweating

Recipe #30358 | 18 min | 3 min prep | add private note
Margaret3

By: Margaret3
Jun 4, 2002

This doesn't save time but it does make consistently al dente pasta every time (very important for folks in warm climates like mine in New Orleans). It cuts down on the steam you put out into your kitchen.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Boil lots of water, enough for at least one inch above the pasta.
  2. 2
    When boil is reached, add your pasta.
  3. 3
    Turn OFF the heat, add a lid, and REMOVE the pan from the burner.
  4. 4
    Set a timer for 15 minutes and drain off water.
  5. 5
    Makes perfect pasta every time.
  6. 6
    I do this with frozen ravioli, too, but it only takes 10 minutes or so.
  7. 7
    What's funny is that this seems to work for most types of pasta I prepare, without adjusting the timing.
  8. 8
    I rarely do angel hair or other fine varieties, but they would probably take less time.
  9. 9
    Play with it and set your own timings.

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From: Chef #640951

On Jun 22, 2008

I thried this with angel hair whole wheat pasta for 10 minutes and it was perfect al dente. Can't wait to try it with other types of pasta.

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    From: Megan and Jeremy

    On Jun 11, 2008

    This is soooo awesome! It's GREAT when you only have four burners and everybody wants something else. My husband is very picky about his pasta and this cooks it to a perfect al dente. No more complaining! YAY

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    From: MizzNezz

    On Jun 8, 2002

    Thanks for the great idea!! I made spaghetti using this method. It came out perfect. I was worried it would stick together--NOT! It was just great, freed up a burner, and NO steam in the kitchen! How in the world did you discover this?? Thanks a lot, will always do it this way!!

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    From: Dee514

    On Jun 6, 2002

    I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about cooking pasta this way. Gave it a try tonight (used rotelle pasta), and they came out perfect, without watching the pot! Thanks for the tip.

    23 people found this review helpful

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