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Only in a college student’s cupboard would you find an entire shelf dedicated to mac-n-cheese and ramen noodles. Needless to say, college students are never lacking in the recommended daily requirements for carbs. Not only is pasta delicious, but also it’s easy to make and doesn’t require too much time from their busy schedules.

Why is it that so many students stick with classic pasta dishes such as mac-n-cheese or ramen noodles? As rewarding as a good bowl of mac-n-cheese is, there are an endless amount of other pasta dishes out there waiting to be enjoyed by hungry students. To know how to cook pasta perfectly, all it takes are a few easy tips.

The key to cooking pasta is knowing when the pasta is done. “Al dente,” is the term that describes pasta when it’s firm but not hard, which is ideal for most recipes. From the time you pour the pasta into boiling water, most (like spaghetti or linguini) take about 10 minutes to cook. You’ll still want to check to see if it’s done early, just in case. You can do this by either taking a piece out (rinsing it under water) and tasting it, or by breaking it in half to see if there is still white coloring in middle (if there is, it’s not done yet). Once the pasta is done, drain it! If you want to keep the pasta from sticking together, give it a quick rinse. 

For some easy and delicious pasta dishes, check out the link to “Staff’s Favorite Recipes” or our Recipe Blog!

 


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