Boiled pasta
Perfectly cooked pasta, the basic way
The basic method for any dried pasta, from penne to spaghetti. A large pan of salted boiling water keeps the pasta from sticking, and you cook it only until just done, with a little bite left. Use it in salads, bakes or with any sauce.
- Total time
- 17 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Bring 4 ¼ cups water to a rolling boil in a large pan. Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.
5 minStep 2: Add 7 oz dried pasta and stir so it doesn't stick together. Cook until just done: tender, but still with a little bite. This usually takes 8–12 minutes, but check the packet and taste a piece.
10 minStep 3: Add a splash of cold water to stop the cooking, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 75 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does boiled pasta take?
- About 17 minutes in total: 2 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 2 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- What can I use instead of dried pasta?
- Any shape of dried pasta, cooked as the packet says.
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