Emma Miller
If you’ve finished boiling the pasta and have already drained the water, but the spaghetti tastes raw, don’t feel bad. Even slightly undercooked pasta can be eaten – the Italians call such pasta “al dente. But if you want to cook such pasta to perfection – we’ll tell you how to make it delicious.
How long to cook pasta of different types
The cooking time for pasta depends on its shape.
- Long spaghetti cooks for 10-12 minutes.
- Whole-grain pasta – 7-10 minutes.
- Egg noodles – 9-10 minutes.
- Bow-tie pasta – 11 minutes.
- Shells – 8 minutes.
- Small soup pasta – 5 minutes.
If the pasta is not cooked at this time – do not boil them again in a pot of water. This could cause them to overcook. Instead, use our tips.
Make pasta for dinner out of uncooked pasta in a frying pan
Heat a little sunflower oil in a frying pan and pour the pasta in. Lightly fry the pasta and pour water into the pan. Bring to a boil and simmer pasta in water for 5 minutes. Then pour the water and, if desired, fill the pasta with sauce or a sprinkling of cheese. This way you can make delicious Italian pasta.
How to cook uncooked pasta in the oven
Grease a baking dish with sunflower oil. Place the semi-cooked pasta in the mold and pour a little water over it. Cook the pasta in the oven at 180°. Check every few minutes to make sure it is cooked – the spaghetti will cook quite quickly.
