Have you ever wondered if there is a difference in how you cook short and long pasta noodles? I can assure you that there is none. Boiling different types of pasta is like boiling different types of grains. The core of the method stays the same, but you can notice slight differences. And the main one is boiling time for different types of pasta. In this post, I tried to gather all the tips and tricks that I could find to make the process of boiling short pasta easier.
How long do you cook rotini pasta?
As a rule, boiling time for pasta is mentioned on the packaging (it also can have instructions for the pasta recipe, by the way). However, boiling time is not always correct. So, let`s s see how long to cook rotini pasta. On average, it can take you from 7 to 9 minutes to cook rotini pasta. The best plan in this situation will be to check whether pasta is ready or not by simply tasting it. Do not overcook pasta! Boil it in the water until the state of al dente. Slightly undercooked but not crunchy, nice but firm inside.
How to boil rotini pasta on the stove?
Ingredients for a rotini pasta recipe:
- 200 g rotini pasta;
- 2 l water;
- 1 tsp. salt.
You need to follow several simple steps to get perfectly cooked rotini pasta, which you can use as a garnish or an ingredient for a salad:
- Take a deep pot and pour water for cooking; it should be enough for the pasta that you need. Take into consideration that you need 1 liter of water for every 100 grams of the product.
You always need to boil pasta in a large volume of water.
- Put the pot on the stove and let the water boil on high heat. Then add salt to the water, use this ratio of 1 tsp. of salt to 1 l of water.
- Pour rotini pasta into the boiling water and wait until the water boils again together with pasta. Lower the heat to a minimum; water should be simmering steadily. Stir rotini several times at the beginning of cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
Do not cover the pot with a lid when you cook pasta on the stove.
- First, check the time on the packaging and set your timer. So, now I am going to describe what I do most often. If rotini’s typical pasta cooking time on the instructions is from 7-9 minutes, I set the timer for 6 minutes and then check the doneness of pasta by simply tasting it. I keep checking cooking pasta every minute until I get the taste that I want.
- When you have rotini ready, strain it using a colander. Do not rinse your pasta after cooking! The hot water that remains on the pasta strings helps the sauce coat the pasta more evenly.
- Now, your pasta is ready to be used further. You can combine it with any sauce of your choice or have it plain. Simply add some butter or a drop of olive oil with freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy your meal!
The principles of boiling almost every type of pasta are practically the same. The biggest difference is the boiling time. However, I hope I taught you the perfect method to get the consistency of pasta right. But here is a recipe for How to cook spaghetti on the stove for you to check out.
Check out my favorite rotini pasta recipes:
Rotini Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g rotini pasta
- 2 l water
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Take a deep pot and pour water for cooking; it should be enough for the pasta that you need. Take into consideration that you need 1 liter of water for every 100 grams of the product.
- Put the pot on the stove and let the water boil on high heat. Then add salt to the water, use this ratio of 1 tsp. of salt to 1 l of water.
- Pour rotini pasta into the boiling water and wait until the water boils again together with pasta. Lower the heat to a minimum; water should be simmering steadily. Stir rotini several times at the beginning of cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
- First, check the time on the packaging and set your timer. So, now I am going to describe what I do most often. If rotini’s typical pasta cooking time on the instructions is from 7-9 minutes, I set the timer for 6 minutes and then check the doneness of pasta by simply tasting it. I keep checking cooking pasta every minute until I get the taste that I want.
- When you have rotini ready, strain it using a colander. Do not rinse your pasta after cooking! The hot water that remains on the pasta strings helps the sauce coat the pasta more evenly.
- Now, your pasta is ready to be used further. You can combine it with any sauce of your choice or have it plain. Simply add some butter or a drop of olive oil with freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
If you have any questions, leave them in the comment section below, and I will try to help you. Moreover, you can leave all your suggestions and recommendations for me to make next time.
