Archive for May 28th, 2010
Even the most inept cook has the capability to make pasta. In its most basic form, all the process entails is simply boiling a pot of water and adding pasta. But as anyone with any culinary prowess will tell you, cooking a top-tier plate of pasta is a well-refined art.
First, always use your Cilio salt mill to season the water liberally, as this is your only opportunity to add flavor to the pasta itself. If the water looks like it may boil over during the cooking process, add a little oil to the pot in order to raise the boiling point. Many people overcook their pasta because they neglect to realize that the pasta will continue to cook even after it is removed from the water. You want the pasta to have a little bite to it, known as al dente, so that it won’t become squishy as it continues to cook.