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	Barilla - The choice of Italy
		Cooking pasta is easy, but cooking times, pans and the right combination of pasta and sauce must be chosen carefully in order to prepare a perfect dish.
		When draining pasta, always save a couple of tablespoons of cooking water: it may be needed to dilute the sauce or when sautéing the pasta in the pan before serving.
		In this case the cooking times indicated on the packet should be reduced by one minute, as the heat continues to cook the pasta even after it has been drained, and cold pasta is not eaten straight away like other pasta dishes.
	int.primopiatto.barilla.com /lacucinaitaliana/isegretiincucina/tecniche/htm/10179_awContent.htm (750 words)

	Pasta Hints, Pata Tips, Pasta History, How to Cook Pasta, Pasta Etiquette
		Pasta releases a starchy substance (the foamy bubbles that form at the edge of the pan) while it's being boiled.
		Pasta should be tender but still firm when you eat it, what the Italians call "al dente." It means that it offers a slight resistance when bitten into, without being overdone and mushy.
		Once the pasta is in the pan or bowl, use a fork and spoon and quickly toss it with the sauce.
	whatscookingamerica.net /Pasta_Rice_Main/pasta.htm (1421 words)

	How to Cook Pasta
		Pasta should always be cooked in a large saucepan with abundant water (one litre for every 100g of pasta).
		The cooking water is most useful for diluting a sauce which is to thick or when combining the pasta with a sauce by tossing or stirring them togheter over heat, as it prevents the fats frying for too long.
		The type of pasta used usually depends on the sauce to be served: fresh pasta, especially if thin-cut, is best suited to delicate sauces such as those based on butter, cream, vegetables, herbs or fish; dry pasta is better for stronger and thicker sauces.
	www.artofcookery.com /howtocookpasta.htm (409 words)

	How to cook pasta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Pasta is almost always cooked by boiling in abundant salted water.
		When cooking pasta that might stick, add a spoonful of oil to the water right before adding it.
		If pasta has to be sautéed over the stove top, strain it one minute in advance, when still slightly stiff: it will go on cooking along with the seasoning.
	www.iteeth.net /cooknote/cnotes12.html (341 words)

	Learn more about How to cook pasta in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Do not put pasta in the water until it has started boiling, or you will get something very distant from what is generally considered satisfactory pasta.
		Many experienced cooks like to sample a piece of the pasta while boiling it (spizzicatura - they "fish" it out with a slotted spoon) to stop cooking just at their desired consistency.
		When boiling time is completed, separate pasta from water with a strainer, put in a wide dish and add everything else.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /h/ho/how_to_cook_pasta.html (485 words)

	How to cook pasta properly - Cooking Index
		If you cook pasta on a regular basis it is well worth going out and buying a specific pasta pot (with a good solid base – avoid any pan with a very thin base as it will not heat the water consistently) as you will really notice the difference in the taste of your pasta.
		The pasta continues to cook while you are draining it in the colander, so when you are tasting remember that what you eat will be cooked for approximately a minute longer during the time when you are draining and serving it.
		Cooking to the al dente level means that there are just the right amount of starches on the surface of the pasta to absorb the sauce you will serve with it.
	www.cookingindex.com /info/18/features/how-to-cook-pasta-properly.htm (1218 words)

	Cooking Pasta Properly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		When you drop pasta into a pot of boiling water, the starch granules on the surface of the pasta instantly swell up to their maximum volume and then pop.
		Adding oil may keep the pasta water from bubbling up and boiling over the rim, but this can also be achieved by making sure you use a large pot and also by reducing the heat a little (but still maintaining a boil).
		For pasta sauces that include egg, like carbonara, it's a good idea to reserve a bit of the pasta cooking water to stir into the sauce.
	www.taunton.com /finecooking/pages/c00140.asp (743 words)

	How to Properly Cook Pasta - Associated Content
		To measure the right amount of spaghetti, so you can properly cook pasta, here's a handy rule of thumb to remember: one serving, or two ounces of spaghetti bunched together is about the diameter of a nickel.
		To properly cook pasta, drain the spaghetti, shells, macaroni, or whatever type of pasta you've chosen, but don't rinse it unless you're going to use it in a cold dish.
		One serving of spaghetti bunched together is about the diameter of a nickel.Since pasta doubles in size, a pound of dry pasta will feed four people.Don't rinse pasta unless you're going to use it in a cold dish.The earliest "Pasta Eaters" on record were the Chinese.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/32499/how_to_properly_cook_pasta.html (1626 words)

	Wegmans: Cook Pasta Like a Pro! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		When water returns to a full boil, add pasta all at once, and cover pot briefly to hasten water's return to a boil.
		Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until al dente ("to the tooth"), or firm to the bite.
		When cooking long, dried pasta such as spaghetti, use a long wooden spoon to bend the strands and submerge them completely.
	www.wegmans.com /kitchen/howto/pasta.asp (333 words)

	Lesson 6: Passion for pasta
		Cooking spaghetti or other long pasta in a small pan is a leading cause of stuck-together pasta.
		The Italian phrase for perfectly cooked pasta is al dente, meaning something like "to the tooth." In practical terms, it means that pasta still should have some life in it, that it should fall somewhere in between biting into a peanut and into peanut butter.
		Put the pasta into the serving bowl and pour a cup of the sauce or a tablespoon or two of olive oil into the serving bowl.
	www.azcentral.com /home/food/cooking101/lesson6.html (1659 words)

	Tips for How to Cook Pasta - CookingWithPam ... baking recipes and stuff from the kitchen of Pamela Rice Hahn
		Test the pasta when the end of the cooking time nears to determine if it is done "al dente" (pronounced "all dahn-tay"), which means "to the tooth." Al dente describes pasta that is firm to the bite.
		When cooking pasta to be used in baked dishes, undercook it by one or two minutes less than the shortest cooking time given in the package directions.
		When cooking pasta to be used in marinated salads, some prefer to cook it by one or two minutes less than the shortest cooking time given in the package directions.
	www.cookingwithpam.com /tips/tips_how_to_cook_pasta.html (659 words)

	Pasta FAQ
		There are two basic kinds of pasta: pasta 'asciutta' - 'asciutta' means 'dry' - which is found on grocery shelves, and 'fresh' pasta, or just pasta, which you make yourself, or find in the refrigerated section of your grocer.
		Pasta, like many things in life, is a matter of personal taste and the subject of endless discussion.
		For dry pasta 6 - 12 minutes, depending on the shape, your altitude, etc. After 5 minutes, taste a piece or strand - when cooked, it will be just a bit chewy - al dente, or 'to the tooth' - not crunchy, not completely soft.
	www.e-rcps.com /pasta/inf/faq.shtml (390 words)

	I Love Pasta - Pasta FAQs and Facts
		The first industrial pasta factory in America was built in Brooklyn in 1848 by, of all people, a Frenchman, who spread his spaghetti strands on the roof to dry in the sunshine.
		If the pasta is to be used as part of a dish that requires further cooking, undercook the pasta by 1/3 of the cooking time specified on the package.
		The only time you should rinse pasta after draining is when you are going to use it in a cold dish, or when you are not going to sauce and serve it immediately.
	www.ilovepasta.org /faqs.html (1405 words)

	Cook's Thesaurus: Pasta
		Pasta is ready when it's "al dente." It should be cooked completely through, yet firm enough to offer some resistance to your bite.
		For pasta salads: penne OR macaroni OR fusilli OR ruote OR rotini OR cavatelli OR conchigliette OR gemelli
		Popular flavors include egg (egg pasta, or pasta all'uovo), spinach (green pasta, or pasta verde), tomato, beet (purple pasta, or pasta viola), carrot (red pasta, or pasta rossa), winter squash (orange pasta, or pasta arancione), squid ink (fl pasta, or pasta nera), truffle (truffle pasta, or pasta al tartufo), and chile.
	www.foodsubs.com /Pasta.html (1302 words)

	How to cook pasta - MediterrAsian.com
		Add the pasta, and stir now and then as it cooks to separate the pasta and stop it from sticking together (particularly spaghetti and fettuccine).
		Dried pasta takes between 8-13 minutes to cook (depending on the variety you use) and fresh pasta is ready in just a few minutes.
		Make sure the pasta is cooked until it's "al dente"—tender, but still slightly firm to the bite.
	www.mediterrasian.com /how_to_pasta.htm (123 words)

	HOW TO COOK PASTA
		Then remove the lid and let it cook very briskly, giving it a stir from time to time, until it is done to your pleasure-more or less al dente, which is a very relative term.
		A moment before the pasta reaches perfection, drain it into the colander and then turn it into the warm bowl (first emptying the bowl of pasta water) to be sauced.
		Let the pasta heat in the sauce that extra two or three minutes: the pasta will absorb the flavor of the sauce, and the whole will be more homogeneous.
	www.e-rcps.com /pasta/basics/cooking_pasta.shtml (524 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - How to Cook Pasta Properly
		When cooking short pasta such as macaroni or penne, it is a good idea to add a small amount of oil to the cooking water to ensure that the pasta doesn't stick together in the pan.
		A guide to the cooking time for the pasta will be given on the packet, and it will depend upon the type of pasta that is being used.
		The pasta is cooked when it is slightly firm to the bite, a condition called al dente.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A755741 (849 words)

	Cooking
		It is important to know how to cook pasta properly.
		of pasta. Some people like to add a little oil to the water to keep the pasta from sticking together, but this step is not necessary unless you are cooking stuffed homemade pasta. In that case, 1 TB.
		of olive oil in the water reduces the friction and keeps the stuffed pasta from splitting.
	www.mangiabenepasta.com /Cooking.html (127 words)

	Cooking Pasta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Pasta should be al dente (firm to the bite).
		After pouring the pasta into a colander, shake it a few times but don’t rinse it (unless you are making pasta salad).
		Immediately toss the pasta with the sauce of your choice, adding some reserved pasta water as needed to enhance the consistency of your dish.
	www.marthastewart.com /page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel187347&layout=edf&edfParentCat=cat17932&subStyleType=musthave&catid=cat17932 (251 words)

	All Pasta Recipes - AllPastaRecipes.com
		In a large skillet, cook turkey sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic until meat is browned and onion is tender.
		Cook the pasta in a large saucepan until al dente.
		While the pasta is cooking, saute the onions in the oil for 7 minute, then add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes.
	www.allpastarecipes.com (612 words)

	How to Cook Pasta - wikiHow
		From a starving college student to a kitchen connoisseur: not only is pasta the most affordable meal option, but it's also the easiest to master and tasty in all of its forms.
		Another good test to see if your pasta is to bite into it; if you see white in the center, your pasta needs to cook a little longer.
		The pasta will be thoroughly coated by the sauce and the pasta will stay hot when you serve it.
	www.wikihow.com /Cook-Pasta (670 words)

	Backpacker Technique - Use Your Noodle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Most dried pasta, like the spaghetti you eat at home, must boil for 10 to 15 minutes-a long wait after a long haul, not to mention a waste of precious fuel.
		Cook the pasta the full recommended time, drain immediately, and toss with two tablespoons of olive oil to reduce clumping.
		Remember to treat the water you drain off the pasta like you'd treat dirty dishwater: Scatter it in the bushes at least 100 feet from camp or pour it into a 4- to 8-inch-deep sump hole, depending on the recommendations for where you're camped.
	www.backpacker.com /technique/article/0,1026,1164,00.html (1386 words)

	How-to - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A how-to is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task.
		See procedural knowledge for a discussion of what sort of knowledge is imparted, and how far it can be imparted, in how-tos.
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	open-encyclopedia.com /How-to (293 words)

	No-cook pasta sauces are simply amazing
		Cook the pasta in boiling water and drain it.
		It almost sounds too easy to taste great, but this is one time when the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts.
		The pasta's heat intensifies the flavors and aromas of the ingredients in a way that cold pasta salads can't.
	www.freep.com /fun/food/qpasta15.htm (332 words)

	Howstuffworks "How to Make Pasta"
		How to cook each type of pasta in order to create that al dente texture can be a bit tricky.
		Cook fresh pasta the same way as dry, except begin testing for doneness after 2 minutes.
		To serve, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 3 to 4 minutes just until al dente.
	recipes.howstuffworks.com /how-to-make-pasta.htm/printable (1202 words)

	How To Cook Pasta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If the pasta is spaghetti noodles they may stick out of the water a little bit if your pot is not deep enough, but they will drop down and be completely covered in the boiling water as soon as they begin to soften.
		As soon as all the pasta is submerged under the boiling water it will be necessary for you to use a long spoon or fork to toss the pasta around a little to help prevent it from cooking in clumps.
		When your pasta is done, drain it into a colander (strainer) and run cool tap water over it to stop the cooking process.
	www.fromdebbieskitchen.com /Doc46.htm (306 words)

	MEMPHIS RUB
		When the water returns to the boil, throw in the pasta.
		For dry pasta, start tasting after about 6 minutes (fresh pasta after 2 minutes) - fish out a piece of pasta and bite it - it should be resistent (al dente or "to the tooth"), not crunchy, not completely soft.
		Some cooks reserve a bit of the cooking water to use if the sauce is too dry.
	www.e-rcps.com /pasta/basics/cooking_pasta.html (98 words)

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