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Pasta Picks and Pointers
Baking or cooking up that perfect batch of pasta is, as we all know, as easy as boiling water! Try the following tips to help you make that perfect pasta meal for your next family gathering or dinner with friends, and be sure to check out the information on why Hodgson Mill pastas are a great choice for every pasta occasion!
Tips for Baking with Pasta
- When making a pasta salad, select short tubes or shapes of dried pasta.
- For casseroles, select tubes with thick walls or sturdy shapes. Cook them for two-thirds of the recommended time in water, then let them finish baking in the oven.
- Different kinds of pasta cook at different rates, so select shapes of similar sizes if you're combining them.
- Don't freeze cooked pasta unless it's in a baked casserole.
Tips for Cooking with Pasta
- Use at least a gallon of water per pound when cooking pasta. If not enough water is used, pasta could become gummy. Bring the water to a rolling boil before adding the pasta. Use salt if desired.
- Avoid adding oil to the cooking water or your sauce won't stick to the pasta.
- After adding pasta allow water to return to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil.
- To prevent pasta from sticking together, stir occasionally.
- Pasta is ready when it has been thoroughly cooked through, yet firm enough to offer some resistance to your bite.
- Drain the pasta, but do not rinse unless using in a casserole or pasta salad. Serve immediately.
- Healthy pastas made from 100% whole wheat durum flour have an added benefit when serving: they absorb more sauce than white flour pastas!
What’s in Hodgson Mill’s Whole Wheat Pastas?
Just whole wheat flour, nothing more, nothing less. Unlike many other brands, which say "whole wheat" but actually mix in processed white flour (up to 49%!), Hodgson Mill's Whole Wheat Pastas start...and end...with 100% Whole Wheat Durum Flour to retain all the natural nutrients and flavor. All Hodgson Mill pastas contain no preservatives, artificial colors or other chemicals. They are low in fat, sugar-free, cholesterol-free, very low in sodium, high in fiber and are a good source of B Vitamins and Iron.
So which of our Whole Wheat Pasta is most healthful for you? They all are. That's right, the only thing that's different is the shape or size. All of our Whole Wheat Pastas are made with flour comprised of the entire durum wheat kernel, including the bran, germ and endosperm.
For a tasty and colorful change of pace, try our Whole Wheat Veggie Pastas made from 100% Whole Wheat Durum Flour containing all-natural tomato, beet and spinach vegetable powders. These colorful, flavorful and healthful pastas are a great centerpiece or side dish for any meal!
That's not all. Any of our delicious USDA Certified Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Angel Hair, Penne, Spirals and Lasagana with Milled Flax Seed would boost any pasta meal. Supplying 500 mg of Omega -3 oils in every serving is a great way to promote a healthy heart.
What's in Hodgson Mill's Gluten Free Brown Rice Pastas?
100% Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour and 357 mg of Golden Milled Flax Seed for an added boost in nutrition. Not just for the gluten intolerant any longer. This taste, the whole family will love! Try all six: Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Linguine, Penne, Elbows and Lasagna for all your upcoming pasta dishes. Cook too much, don't throw them away. Put in colander and pour a kettle of boiling water over noodles or soak noodles in a bowl of boiling water for one minute and drain. Pour on the sauce or top with favorite veggies and serve wonderful leftovers and carry on the healthy tradition.