Boil, drain, rinse in the sink.
Waithave we been doing it wrong all along?
There are plenty ofeasy pasta recipesto try, and they all begin with preparing the pasta.
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But waitshould you rinse pasta?
The answer is simple: No, you should not rinse pasta.
Fred Tiessis master instructor, College of Food Innovation and Technology, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus.
Should You Rinse Pasta?
No, in almost every case, you should not rinse pasta after it’s cooked.
Why Not Rinse Pasta?
Its true that rinsingnoodlesor pasta after cooking halts the cooking process.
This is also known as shocking, Tiess says.
Is There Ever a Time Where You Should Rinse Noodles?
There are always exceptions to rules, and rinsing pasta is no different.
Tiess says there are two situations where he recommends noodles be rinsed.
The other scenario where pasta should be rinsed relates to food safety.
Is It OK To Drain Pasta in the Sink?
Allow the noodles to fully drain before using or stirring.
