Cooking Pasta

What does "al dente" mean when cooking pasta?

• Cooked until very soft

• Cooked until firm to the bite

• Cooked until dry

• Cooked until crispy

 What should you do to check if pasta is cooked properly?

• Wait until it floats

• Break it and smell it

• Break a piece and taste it

• Look at the color

Which pasta shape is best for thick, heavy sauces?

• Angel hair

• Fettuccine

• Acini di pepe

• Vermicelli

What type of pasta is best used in soups?

• Rotini

• Wagon wheels

• Alphabet shapes

• Spaghetti

Why is it important to know the correct way to cook pasta?

• To make it look fancy

• To save time

• To enjoy the right texture and taste

• To avoid using sauce