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Cooking rice or pasta Recipe

Universal · Main course · 20 min total

A foolproof method for perfectly cooked rice or pasta every time, whether you're making a side dish or building a meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice or 8 oz dried pasta
• 2 cups water for rice (or 4 quarts water for pasta)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. For rice: Rinse rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add butter or oil if desired.
5. For pasta: Bring 4 quarts water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add salt.
6. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
7. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Toss with sauce or oil as desired.

Tips

• For rice, do not stir during cooking to prevent stickiness.
• For pasta, reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
• Store cooked rice or pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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