Question 1

Why is my fall harvest pasta salad soggy?

Accepted Answer

If you cook your pasta too long, it can get mushy or soggy. Make sure you do not cook it too long. Remove it from the hot water one minute before it reaches al dente. Immediately take it off the stove and rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking process and let it drain completely.

Question 2

What is the best pasta for this fall pasta salad?

Accepted Answer

Short pasta is the best. Make sure it has plenty of nooks and crannies to hold the dressing and other flavors. Besides the rotini called for in this recipe, some of the best pasta noodles we think would be great include penne, farfalle, fusilli, and cavatappi. Others include shells, macaroni noodles, and orzo.

Question 3

Can I reuse pasta water?

Accepted Answer

Pasta water is the perfect starchy water to add depth and flavor to any recipe. Adding pasta water to a bread recipe gives it a more intense flavor and using it to boil rice makes it thicker and richer. You can also use it instead of broth in soups or other recipes for flavor with less sodium. It is also a healthy way to water your plants.

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