While the internet is teeming with hacks for perfect pasta cooking, from secret sauce ingredients to correct salt quantities, culinary experts have debunked a common trick used for ‘unsticking’ cooked pasta. Chefs and home cooks alike all have their individual techniques to prevent pasta from clumping. For instance, while TV chef Gordon Ramsay endorses adding … Read more
A chef has revealed the common mistake Brits make when cooking pasta – as what many refer to as ‘al dente’ is actually simply undercooked. The phrase ‘al dente’ literally means ‘to the tooth’ in Italian. It’s meant to describe pasta or rice cooked just enough to retain a firm bite. Not too soft, certainly … Read more
Chef Roberto Bassi has shared his secrets for preparing spaghetti Bolognese with authentic Italian flavour – advising against one common error. For insights on achieving the best Bolognese, Roberto Bassi, the executive chef at Academia Barilla, began by revealing which type of pasta complements the sauce best. Roberto told the Daily Star: “Well, if you … Read more
Finding a quick dinner recipe isn’t easy but this pasta is ideal for those looking to cut down on cost, ingredients, and the washing up. Chef Lisa Marley (@lisamarleychef on Instagram) has crafted a delicious meal that’s great for families or making leftovers. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she said: “One-pot pasta dishes are known for … Read more
