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Pasta
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Minutes
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|
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Acini Di Pepi
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10-12
|
|
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Angel
Hair
|
4-5
|
|
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Ditalini
|
10-11
|
|
|
Egg
Noodles
|
7-8
|
|
|
Elbows
|
7-8
|
|
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Farfalle
|
11-12
|
|
|
Fedelini
|
6
|
|
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Fettuccine
|
10-12
|
|
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Fusilli
|
12
|
|
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Gemelli
|
12-13
|
|
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Gnocchi
|
1-2
after they rise to the surface
|
|
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Lasagna
|
10-12
|
|
|
Linguine
|
8-10
|
|
|
Macaroni
|
10
|
|
|
Manicotti
|
7-9
|
|
|
Mostaccioli
|
10-11
|
|
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Orzo
|
9-10
|
|
|
Penne
|
11-12
|
|
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Ravioli
|
4-5
fresh, 6-7 frozen
|
|
|
Rigatoni
|
10-11
|
|
|
Rotelle
|
12
|
|
|
Rotini
|
7-8
|
|
|
Shells,
Small
|
7-8
|
|
|
Shells,
Medium
|
8-9
|
|
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Shells,
Large
|
14-15
|
|
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Shells,
Jumbo
|
12-13
|
|
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Spaghetti
|
10-12
|
|
|
Spaghetti,
Cut
|
8-10
|
|
|
Spaghetti,
Thin
|
6-7
|
|
|
Spaghetti,
Thick
|
12-13
|
|
|
Spaghettini
|
9
|
|
|
Tortellini
|
10-11
|
|
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Vermicelli
|
5-6
|
|
|
Ziti
|
10-11
|
|
Cooking Pasta
For 1 pound of Pasta:
1. Add 1 tbl salt to 4 – 6 quarts of water, and bring to a boil.
2. Add pasta to boiling water and stir gently.
3. When water returns to boil, start timing the pasta for the times given.
4. Continue boiling uncovered and stir occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and drain pasta.
Homemade Pasta Cooking Chart
Approximate Times
|
Pasta
|
Minutes
|
|
|
|
|
Fettuccinne
|
1 1/2 – 2
|
|
Lasagna
|
2-3
|
|
Linguine
|
1 1/2 - 2
|
|
Manicotti
|
2-3
|
|
Spaghetti
|
1 /2 – 2
|
Note:
When cooking dried or frozen homemade pasta, cook a few minutes longer than fresh homemade pasta.
Microwave Pasta Cooking Chart
Approximate Times
|
Pasta Type (8 oz)
|
Hot Water
|
Salt
|
Oil or Butter
|
Power
|
Cooking Time
|
Standing Time
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Spaghetti
|
4 cups
|
1 1/2 tsp
|
1 tbl
|
100%
|
8-10 minutes
|
2-5 minutes
|
|
Egg Noodles
|
4 cups
|
1 1/2 tsp
|
1 tbl
|
100%
|
6 1/2 – 7 1/2 minutes
|
2-5 minutes
|
|
Macaroni
|
4 cups
|
1 1/2 tsp
|
1 tbl
|
100%
|
8-10 minutes
|
2-5 minutes
|
|
Lasagna
|
4 cups
|
1 1/2 tsp
|
1 tbl
|
100%
|
12-14 minutes
|
2-5 minutes
|
1. Place pasta in a covered dish.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Microwave for the times indicated.
4. Let stand for the times indicated.
Some pictures courtesy of The National Pasta Association