Professional Tips on How to Make Traditional Italian pasta at Home!

Pasta seems basic enough, right? Yes, it is! It is one of the dishes that lie in everybody’s favorite food list. This dish is so simple and satisfying that anyone can make it. But to make fresh pasta like a pro, all you need is a pot of water, some sauce, toppings, and you are ready with your delicious meal.

However, you can make the difference by cooking simple pasta in a great way with few tricks and tips provided by professionals.

Remember, with pasta, it’s all about how you cook it and dress it in the most appealing way.

Here are some tips on how to make the perfect traditional Italian pasta at home:

1. Season the Water

Pasta needs a lot of water. Fill a large vessel with water, cover it and bring to the boil. Add a tablespoon salt and let it boil again. When pasta starts cooking, it absorbs water and flavors. So if your water is well salted, it will bring out the pasta’s natural flavour.

But don’t just sprinkle some in; as your water heats up, add some salt and taste. Repeat this a few times, until it tastes like seawater. The plus point of adding salt to the water is that it will help in releasing starch from the pasta.

TIP: Don’t run the pasta under cold water; it’ll wash off all the salty starches that’ll enhance your sauce later.

  1. Skip the Strainer

To transfer the pasta from hot vessel to the pan, use tool called spider instead of your hands. The wider wire skimmers dig out a lot of pasta in just one pass.

  1. Marry it to Sauce

Scoop the pasta out of the water and add it into the pan. Add a spoonful of sauce next. You need to remember that pasta absorbs flavor and if the sauce seems to be sticking to it, you’ll get the best ever flavors of your dish. Cook your drained pasta in the hot sauce for at least 30 minutes and let the sauce stick on it properly. Add a bit of water to get moisture and starch.

  1. Add the Accessories

To add some drama to the past and enhance its taste you can add frozen peas, kale, black olives, or tuna. Throw in olives, capers and a pinch of chili flakes. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Last, but not the least is the GARNISHING;

A professional chef always garnishes the food and makes it as attractive as he can. You can sprinkle some freshly grated cheese on the pasta. Add bread crumbs or nuts to bring the crispiness in the pasta or add some herbs for aroma and color.

Homemade pasta can become one of our go-to easy meals. With the above-mentioned tips, you can cook the best ever pasta dish like professionals at your home that not only tastes the delicious but also looks tantalizing.

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