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Different ways to make pasta

If you are a pasta lover and you want to try other ways of making pasta, this article will help you.

There are many different kinds of pasta and they all have different ways to prepare them.

Here are some of the pasta types from Sancarlo Italian restaurant:

  • Spaghetti
  • Linguine
  • Fettuccine
  • Penne
  • Ravioli

The standard way of preparing pasta is to put it in water and boil it. You then add salt and cooking oil so that is does not stick to the pot. When it is well cooked or cooked how you like it, you can then drain the water.

In the video below you can watch how to prepare your standard pasta:

Food blog Delish says you can always choose your own way to prepare it, however, here are some tips you can also use.

Spaghetti and linguine are best served with light and simple sauces such as marinara or pesto. While fettuccine is better with creamier sauce like alfredo. Ravioli is usually served with a light sauce, grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Most people love to make lasagna. Here is how to prepare the dish:

Lasagna is usually made with layers of pasta, sauce, cheese and anything you would like to add. You can then:

  • Assemble the layers with everything you will add in a baking dish.
  • Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
  • Bake the lasagna until the cheese melts and looks bubbly.

Watch:

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