What does adding salt to pasta water do?
Chef's answer
__ Cooking the pasta in salty water allows it to absorb some of the salt as it cooks, enhancing its flavor from the inside out__. It'll taste better than pasta that was only seasoned at the end of cooking because the salt is dispersed throughout the dish, not just sitting on the surface.
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Most people are surprised that cooked pasta and rice is a food poisoning risk. In fact if you are entertaining and your fridge is full it is often the cooked rice or pasta that is left out. Dried rice and pasta will last a considerable time so follow the best before date on the packaging..
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Risks of eating expired pasta The most frequent symptoms of foodborne illness are gastrointestinal in nature, causing upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting ( 7 ). One of the most common foodborne pathogens that can grow on old pasta is B. cereus, which can cause cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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Cooking raw meat in the sauce for 4-6 hours creates the yummy tender tiny bites throughout that surprise our palates. Cover while cooking on low heat and stir every hour or so. Take lid off for the last 30 mins to thicken sauce.
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Rice and pasta can contain bacteria whose spores survive the cooking process. If boiled rice or pasta are left out at 12-14o C for a long time (more than 4-6 hours), it can become extremely dangerous to eat. At this temperature the spore producing bacteria can form heat resistant toxins. ... Then they will be safe to eat..
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As long as you are simmering the sauce for long enough to cook the beef you are fine.
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You need something to absorb the spices and sauce, not coat as pasta do. For the love of Cheese! Funny, the first thing that comes to mind when curry is mentioned, is Thai curries. Yes, they serve curry with noodles.
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There are several variations of this dish, but in many preparations, gnocchi is actually a slightly healthier alternative than traditional white pasta which is another major perk. But, most importantly, you should try gnocchi because it is delicious and a true example of what makes Italian cuisine so popular..
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