18 Pasta Hacks You Need to Know | Allrecipes

Pasta night just got a whole lot smarter. From clever cooking shortcuts to genius leftover makeovers, Nicole is sharing 18 pasta hacks you need to know that will change the way you boil, strain, store, and serve your favorite noodles. Learn how to keep pasta from breaking, stop pots from boiling over, cook pasta without boiling at all, and even turn leftovers into brand-new meals. Whether you’re short on time, tools, or inspiration, these easy, practical tips will help you get perfect pasta every time—plus a few surprising tricks you’ll want to try ASAP.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Pasta Hacks
00:19 – Twisted Noodle Hack
00:54 – Reverse Straining Method
01:22 – Butter Boilover Barrier
01:44 – Oil Boilover Barrier
02:17 – Spoon Spillover Barrier
02:39 – No Strainer? No Problem
03:16 – Perfect Pasta Proportions
03:47 – No-Boil Baked Feta Pasta
05:47 – Stovetop Assassin’s Spaghetti
08:32 – Microwave Pasta Al Dente
09:59 – How to Reheat Leftover Pasta the Right Way
11:22 – Pasta Water Ice Cubes
12:43 – Scissor-Cut Pasta
14:09 – Big-Batch, Make-Ahead Pasta
15:18 – Easy Ravioli Lasagna
17:56 – Leftover Spaghetti Frittata
20:35 – Cheesy Lasagna Sheets
22:10 – Cacio e Pepe Express

Get the recipes here:

No-Boil Baked Feta Pasta: https://www.allrecipes.com/baked-feta-pasta-recipe-8646029
Big-Batch, Make-Ahead Pasta: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/19064/reheating-pasta/
Easy Ravioli Lasagna: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8294981/easy-ravioli-lasagna-make-ahead-freezer-meal/
Cheesy Lasagna Sheets: https://www.allrecipes.com/cheesy-lasagna-sheet-pasta-recipe-11703403
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