How to cook spaghetti

How to cook spaghetti - this question has been asked by many. Spaghetti, like many pastas, is a convenient and cheap food that students love. But in order to cook them correctly and not turn them into something sticky, you need to try. All comes with experience. I’m ashamed to admit, but I only acquired the ability to cook spaghetti when I was thirty. The question is relevant, so I’m happy to share my effective methods. I hope it will be useful.

How to cook spaghetti in a saucepan

Today I will share with great joy how to properly cook spaghetti in a pan. It will seem strange that someone still doesn’t know how to do this. But there is nothing strange. This happened to me too, that’s why I’m telling you. The main thing is not to miss the moment when you need to turn it off and not overexpose it.

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   Let's take our ingredients and put them in one place for convenience. Take a large saucepan. A standard pack contains 400 grams of spaghetti. So, we take 4 liters of water. Calculated at 1 liter per 100 grams of pasta.
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   Place the pan on the burner, set the heat to maximum and wait for it to boil.Salt and pour in vegetable oil. Stir and add spaghetti.
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   Gradually the spaghetti will get wet and go under water. Here you will need to help them a little with a spoon. When the pasta is completely immersed in water, stirring again, bring to a high boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.
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   Usually the package indicates 10 to 12 minutes of cooking after boiling. But in order to preserve the beneficial properties, they recommend the “al dente” or “to the teeth” state. So, carefully drain the spaghetti through a sieve or colander and leave to drain off any excess liquid.
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   Place the spaghetti in a bowl and season with butter.
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   Using two forks, stir gently until the butter melts and coats the pasta.
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   Divide the spaghetti into portions. Add your favorite sauce or sprinkle with grated cheese and enjoy. Bon appetit!

How to cook spaghetti without sticking

How to cook spaghetti so it doesn't stick together - I often hear this pressing question. This is quite a problem. I haven’t cooked pasta for a long time, because time after time my cooking failed. This recipe is my savior. I found it by chance in my mother's old cookbook. I am happy to share with you.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 6

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti – 400 gr.
• Butter – 40 gr.
• Salt – 1 tsp.
• Water – 2 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1: First, take as much pasta as you need for the recipe. If necessary, reduce the amount of products.

Step 2: Take a large saucepan. Pour 2 liters of cold water. Place the pan on the burner, set the heat to maximum and wait for it to boil. Add some salt.Stir and add spaghetti.

Step 3. Gradually the spaghetti will become soggy and completely submerged. Here you will need to help with light pressure. When the pasta is completely immersed in water, stirring again, bring to a high boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.

Step 4. Usually the package indicates about 10 minutes of cooking after boiling. But I always cook and recommend the “al dente” or “to the teeth” state. So, carefully drain the spaghetti through a sieve or colander, rinse well with cold tap water and leave to drain off any excess liquid.

Step 5. While the spaghetti is draining, place the frying pan over low heat and melt the butter.

Step 6. Add spaghetti to the oil and heat slightly, stirring gently so that the oil coats the pasta. If desired, you can brown it to a nice golden brown. Divide the spaghetti into portions. Add your favorite sauce or sprinkle with cheese and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Boiled durum wheat spaghetti

Boiled spaghetti from durum wheat is very popular among adherents of proper nutrition. The cooking procedure is no different from cooking regular pasta. The side dish according to this recipe comes out mega appetizing and aromatic. I often pamper myself and my family.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Durum spaghetti – 100 gr.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 30 ml.
• Basil leaves - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Water – 2 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1. So, everything is as simple as possible. Let's take a large saucepan. Pour cold water at the rate of 2 liters per 100 grams of pasta.Place the pan on the burner, set the heat to maximum and wait for it to boil. Add some salt. Stir and add spaghetti.

Step 2. Gradually they will get wet and go under water. Here you need to help by pressing. When the pasta is completely immersed in water, stirring again, bring to a high boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than indicated on the package. Rinse, dry and chop the basil leaves.

Step 3. Place the chopped basil in a bowl and add olive oil.

Step 4. So, the spaghetti is ready. Carefully drain them through a sieve or colander and leave to drain off any excess liquid. Place the spaghetti back into the pan.

Step 5. Season with basil and olive oil and pour over soy sauce. Pepper to taste. I have a fragrant mixture of peppers. Stir gently with special tweezers.

Step 6. Divide the aromatic spaghetti into portions. Eat with pleasure. Bon appetit!

Spaghetti cooked in a slow cooker

Spaghetti cooked in a slow cooker will perfectly complement meat, fish or poultry. Sprinkled with cheese or flavored with tomato sauce, spaghetti also looks quite appetizing. Even novice cooks can master the preparation.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti – 200 gr.
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
• Cherry tomatoes – 200 gr.
• Garlic – 3 cloves.
• Dried basil – 0.5 tsp.
• Salt – 1 tsp.
• Water – 2.5 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1. So, take the ingredients and collect them in one place for convenience. We will need good quality spaghetti. It is better to take pasta made from durum wheat. Take a multicooker bowl and pour 2.5 liters of cold water into it. Place the bowl in the device.

Step 2. On the panel, select the “Cooking” program.Press "Start" and bring the water to a boil. Add some salt. Then send the spaghetti. When the pasta is completely submerged in water, select the “Pasta” program on the panel. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Press “Start” and cook until the end of the program.

Step 3. While the spaghetti is cooking, peel the garlic cloves, chop and place in a bowl, add dried basil. Pour in olive oil and stir well. After the notification about the end of the program, turn off the device.

Step 4: Carefully drain the spaghetti through a sieve or colander and leave to drain off any excess liquid. Place the spaghetti back and add aromatic oil and stir. Wash the cherry tomatoes, dry and cut in half.

Step 5. Divide the aromatic spaghetti into portions. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Eat with pleasure. Bon appetit!

Spaghetti cooked in a frying pan

Spaghetti cooked in a frying pan looks quite appetizing. They can be supplemented with something substantial, such as meat products. But I like to eat just like that. It turns out satisfying and without much work. And most importantly, it is as simple and fast as possible. Everything I love!

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti – 150 gr.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Tomato sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
• Chicken eggs – 2 pcs.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Ground paprika - to taste.
• Spices - to taste.
• Hot water – 250 ml.

Cooking process:

Step 1. The first thing to do is peel the onion. Rinse the peeled onion and divide into cubes.Heat a frying pan, then pour in odorless oil and add the onion cubes, fry until translucent.

Step 2. For convenience, break the spaghetti in half or into several pieces.

Step 3. Place the broken pasta on the sautéed onion.

Step 4. Pour a glass of hot water.

Step 5. Season with spices, pepper and salt.

Step 6. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. When the water is absorbed, add tomato sauce. Stir and cook for a couple more minutes.

Step 7. Wash and dry the chicken eggs first. Break into a deep bowl.

Step 8. Shake with a fork until smooth.

Step 9. Pour the mixed eggs over the spaghetti.

Step 10. Stirring constantly, simmer until the eggs are completely cooked.

Step 11. Divide the delicious spaghetti into portions. Decorate with your favorite herbs, add fresh vegetables, and eat with pleasure. Bon appetit!

How to cook spaghetti with stew

How to cook spaghetti with stew is known, if not to everyone, then to many. Today I will share a recipe that I like. By the way, you can use any stew. Meat products will perfectly complement spaghetti and make the dish more satisfying. This simple option will help out perfectly if you don’t have time to cook, but want to eat.

Cooking time - 30 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 5

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti – 250 gr.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Canned tomatoes – 300 gr.
• Vegetable oil - for frying.
• Beef stew – 320 gr.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Dried basil - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Water – 3 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, peel the onion. Rinse the peeled onion and divide into cubes.Heat a frying pan, then pour in odorless oil and add the onion cubes, fry until translucent.

Step 2. Uncork a can of stew and canned tomatoes.

Step 3. Add the stew to the fried onions. I have beef stew. Stirring constantly, heat until smooth.

Step 4. Add canned tomatoes to the resulting mass and simmer, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes. Season with pepper mixture. Add salt if necessary.

Step 5. In a large saucepan, pour 3 liters of water. Place the pan on the burner, set the heat to maximum and wait for it to boil. Add some salt. Stir and add spaghetti. Gradually the spaghetti will get wet and go under water. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.

Step 6. Next, carefully drain the spaghetti through a sieve or colander and leave to drain off any excess liquid. Place the spaghetti back into the pan and pour in the contents of the pan.

Step 7. Using two forks, stir gently so that the stew with vegetables coats and saturates the pasta.

Step 8. Divide the elegant spaghetti into portions. Sprinkle with dried basil and serve. Eat with pleasure. Bon appetit!

Spaghetti in milk sauce

Spaghetti in milk sauce will win your heart. The resulting dish is tender and creamy and does not require special additions such as sausages, chicken or fish. I love eating them this way. The dish is as simple and quick as possible, which cannot but please busy people.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti – 100 gr.
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Milk 3.2% – 120 ml.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Parsley - optional.
• Water – 500 ml.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, remove the skin from the onion. Rinse the peeled onion and divide into cubes.

Step 2. Place the onion in a multicooker bowl, pour in odorless oil. On the panel, select the “Frying” program. Press "Start" and brown until translucent.

Step 3. Add salt. Pour in 120 milliliters of milk. Bring to a boil.

Step 4. Break the spaghetti into several pieces and dip into the milk gravy.

Step 5. Fill with hot water and pepper. When the spaghetti is completely submerged in water, select the “Pasta” program on the panel. Set the timer for 15 minutes. Press “Start” and cook until the end of the program, stirring constantly.

Step 6. Over time, the spaghetti will increase in volume and the milk gravy will thicken. It is important not to overcook them so that the milk paste does not turn into a mush.

Step 7. Divide the creamy spaghetti into portions. Add your favorite greens. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. Eat with pleasure. Bon appetit!