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Cooking pasta and rice Recipe

International · Side dish · 25 min total

A simple guide to perfectly cooking pasta and rice, two staple grains for any home cook.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) dried pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
• 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
• Water (for boiling pasta and cooking rice)
• 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional, for rice)

Instructions

1. For pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp salt.
2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Stir occasionally.
3. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse unless specified for cold salads.
4. For rice: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain.
5. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Optionally add butter or oil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Do not lift lid.
7. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
8. Serve pasta and rice as desired.

Tips

• For fluffy rice, use a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio for long-grain white rice.
• Reserve some pasta water before draining to thicken sauces.
• Store cooked pasta and rice separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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