How to choose and cook pasta correctly: expert advice

One solid lump of pasta that sticks together is a story familiar to many. The reason for this phenomenon is not only a violation of cooking technology but also the quality of the pasta itself. So, in order to taste really delicious crumbly pasta in combination with other products, you need to figure out which product you can and should choose in the store.

Nutritionist doctor_galuna_pokhmyrska told us how to choose a quality pasta that will not harm your figure and general health. Published on the Instagram page.

⠀Signs and technology of cooking quality pasta:

1. Pasta is divided into groups A and B. It is the pasta of group A that belongs to high-quality pasta (durum wheat).
2. Ingredients of healthy pasta: flour, water. Dough color: rich and natural. The texture is firm.
3. Group B pasta is pasta of soft wheat varieties. They have a high glycemic index and dramatically increase blood sugar levels, so you will soon feel hungry.
4. The cooking time for a quality product is 8-10 minutes.

Pasta in tomato and onion sauce by poturaiyurii. Published on the Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• pasta - 300 g
• onion - 2-3 pcs.
• tomato - 3 pcs.
• butter - 100 g
• oil - 4 tbsp.
• cheese - 50 g
• water - 100 ml
• Salt, pepper, coriander - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Boil the pasta.
2. Cut onions and tomatoes into large pieces.
3. Pour oil into a frying pan and add the vegetables.
4. Pour in water and simmer until tender.
5. Add the spices and beat with an immersion blender.
6. Add the butter and pasta to the vegetables and simmer for another 3 minutes.
7. Add grated cheese on top.