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Cooking Tips For Pasta
July 18, 2010 | 
Author Pasta can be a very quick and simple dish to whip together for a meal. It is especially easy to cook in high volumes and therefore perfect for feeding a large group of people. Though cooking pasta is generally a fairly fun, simple and straight forward task, there are a few pasta cooking tips which can help even the most decorated pasta veteran to improve their dishes.
The water in which the pasta is cooked can greatly impact the way the dish turns out. Make sure there is enough water in your pot because cooking pasta in too little water can cause it to stick together. If you are afraid this may be the case, add a tablespoon of oil to help eliminate sticking.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package spaghetti noodles
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
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Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
6 chicken breast halves cut into cubes
1 lb fettuccine pasta
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups milk
4 cloves garlic, divided and minced
6 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/3 cup flour
1 tbsp salt
3/4 tsp ground white pepper
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Pasta – A Great and Inexpensive Food
Most people think of pasta as spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna. It is so much more. Pasta is easy to store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. Store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. You can use leftovers, vegetables and some grated cheese will make a great topping for you pasta. Pasta is an ideal main course, high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. If you watch what you put on top of it, it is great for a diet. Read the rest of this entry »
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