If you pasta is done too soon, drain it, returning about one-half of the water to the pot. Rinse the pasta well with cool water to stop it from cooking, and toss it with olive oil to keep it from sticking. Place the colander into the pot so that it is suspended over the hot water. Cover the pot. read more
If the pasta is done too soon, drain it, returning about one-half of the water to the pot. Rinse the pasta well with cool water to stop it from cooking, and toss it with olive oil to keep it from sticking. Place the colander into the pot so that it is suspended over the hot water. Then cover the pot to retain the heat. read more
The cooked pasta should last three to five days stored in the refrigerator. After that, it will lose its flavor and the potential for mold increases. Storing Plain Pasta in the Freezer. If you need to store the pasta for a longer period of time, you can place plain cooked pasta in the freezer. read more
If you leave the pasta in the ice bath until you are about ready to use it the starch will stay on the pasta and follow it through the reheating and to the sauce. This measure of starch will help to both thicken the sauce and cause the sauce to cling to the pasta. IF this is a desirable feature to you then this is how you should handle your pasta. read more