NuWave PIC2 - Tips for Pasta, Grains & Rice; How to Cook Pasta

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Pasta, Grains
& Rice
Tips for Pasta, Grains & Rice
• Under dry conditions, rice can be
stored for up to 1 year at room
temperature.
• Rinsing rice gives it a lighter
consistency.
• If you forget to presoak beans,
place them in 3 cups water for
every 1 cup of beans, then bring to
a boil on Max/Sear for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and soak
beans for 1 hour.
• Fresh pasta cooks more quickly
than dry pasta.
• Some pasta, such as lasagna,
manicotti and cannelloni, can be
used without being precooked.
These are called no-bake pasta.
• Not sure which type of pasta will
complement the dish? As a rule of
thumb, small pastas, such as orzo,
are ideal for clear or hearty soups.
Curved, twisted or tube-shaped
pastas, such as penne, are perfect
for tomato sauces. Ridged pastas,
such as rigatoni, are best used
with meat sauces. Smooth pastas,
such as fettuccine, complement
cream sauces.
• Bow Ties 2 - 3 minutes
• Fettuccine 1 ½ - 2 minutes
• Lasagna 2 - 3 minutes
• Linguine 1 ½ - 2 minut es
• Spaghetti 1 ½ - 2 mi nut es
• Ravioli 7 - 9 minutes
• Tortellini 7 - 9 minutes
Basic Pasta Dough
Yield: 1 pound
2 cup all-purpose our, divided
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 egg, beaten
¹/3 cup water
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
1. In large bowl, stir together 1 ¾ cups
of our and salt.
2. Make well in center of our mixture.
3. In separate bowl, beat egg yolks,
egg, water and oil.
4. Pour egg mixture into bowl with our,
stirring to incorporate.
5. On clean surface, sprinkle remaining
our and remove dough from bowl.
6. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes, until
smooth and elastic.
7. Cover and let dough rest for 30
minutes.
8. Flour working surface and divide
dough into 4 equal portions.
9. Roll each portion into round shape
and cut into your favorite pasta
shape.
10. Let stand uncovered for 20
minutes.
11. Boil water on Max/Sear and cook
according to guide,”How to Cook
Pasta”.
Tip: 1 pound of uncooked pasta serves
6-8 people.
How to Cook Pasta
Fill large saucepan or kettle, with 3
quarts of water for every 4-8 ounces
of pasta. Bring to a boil on “Sear.”
You may add 1 teaspoon salt and
1 tablespoon olive or cooking oil to
prevent pasta from sticking (optional).
Add pasta a little at a time so water
continues boiling. Reduce heat to
Medium-High (375°F) and continue
boiling uncovered, stirring occasionally
according to the specications beLow,
or until pasta is al dente (rm). Drain
in colander. When cooking dry pasta,
check package directions because they
tend to vary by brand. When preparing
pasta salad, cool noodles with cold
water then add a small amount of oil to
prevent from sticking.
To store noodles, spread on wire
cooling rack; let noodles dry overnight
or until completely dry. Place in an
airtight container and refrigerate for
up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
The time needed to dry pasta will vary,
depending on size and shape of pasta.
Cooking Times
for Homemade Pasta
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