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And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes.\nI’ve already shared my five easy steps for\nhow to cook pasta perfectly\n, a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can\nalso\npre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess?\nIt’s true. And I’ll tell you how.\nHow to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time\nI used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how:\n1\nBoil Water.\nBring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water!\n2\nCook Pasta.\nAdd pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for\nhalf\nof the time indicated on the package.\n3\nDrain Pasta & Store Cooking Water.\nDrain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. Store the cooking water in the refrigerator for as long as you keep the pasta, up to 5 days.\nDO NOT RINSE DRAINED PASTA!\n4\nPrep and Store Pasta.\nDrizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool.\nOnce completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.\n5\nReheat.\nIf possible, start with a pasta sauce that’s been left a little bit runny. Add sauce to a wide, high-sided pan set over medium heat and, once hot, add pasta and some reserved cooking water; the starch from the cooking water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency.\nToss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese.\nNote:\nTo reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written.\nRelated Posts","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=351339189115259&ev=PageView%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20&noscript=1)\n\nclose\n\n[recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n\n- [dinner](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-family-dinner-recipes\/)\n- [holiday recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/holiday-recipes\/)\n- [fall cooking](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/fall-cooking\/)\n- [breakfast](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast-recipes\/)\n- [school lunch](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/school-lunch-recipes\/)\n- [snacks](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-snack-recipes-for-kids\/)\n- [appetizers](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/appetizers\/)\n- [dessert](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-dessert-recipes\/)\n- [drinks](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-drink-recipes\/)\n- [healthy eating](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/healthy-recipes\/)\n\n[feeding](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/)\n\n- [picky eaters](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/picky-eaters\/)\n- [babies](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/babies\/)\n- [toddlers](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/toddlers\/)\n- [kids](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/kids\/)\n- [tweens](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/tweens\/)\n- [teens](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/teens\/)\n\nSubscribe\n\n[about](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/about\/)\n\n[podcast](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/didnt-i-just-feed-you-podcast-subscribe\/)\n\n[books](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/books\/)\n\n[on-air](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/video\/)\n\n[![Stacie Billis](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/themes\/strt\/assets\/images\/logo.svg)](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/)\n\n[recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n\n- [dinner](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-family-dinner-recipes\/)\n- [holiday recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/holiday-recipes\/)\n- [fall cooking](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/fall-cooking\/)\n- [breakfast](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast-recipes\/)\n- [school lunch](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/school-lunch-recipes\/)\n- [snacks](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-snack-recipes-for-kids\/)\n- [appetizers](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/appetizers\/)\n- [dessert](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-dessert-recipes\/)\n- [drinks](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/easy-drink-recipes\/)\n- [healthy eating](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/healthy-recipes\/)\n\n[feeding](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/)\n\n- [picky eaters](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/picky-eaters\/)\n- [babies](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/babies\/)\n- [toddlers](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/toddlers\/)\n- [kids](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/kids\/)\n- [tweens](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/tweens\/)\n- [teens](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/feeding-kids\/teens\/)\n\n[how-to](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/how-to\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/themes\/strt\/assets\/images\/SB_icons&graphics_search.svg)\n\n## How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time\n![How to pre-cook pasta: Cook it ahead and store in the fridge, ready to cook, for up to FIVE days! \\| Stacie Billis](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Stacie-Billis-main-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-of-time-pre-cook-pasta.png)\n\nYou’ve heard me [say it before](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro\/): Pasta is a busy cook’s lifeline.\n\nPasta is quick cooking, versatile, and totally beloved. Kids might even gobble up their veggies if they’re tossed with pasta! And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes.\n\nI’ve already shared my five easy steps for [how to cook pasta perfectly](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro\/), a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can *also* pre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess?\n\nIt’s true. And I’ll tell you how.\n\n![How to cook pasta ahead of time so that's it's ready for dinner whenever you need it\\!](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Stacie-Billis-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-pre-cook-pasta-Pinterest.jpg)\n\n### How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time\nI used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how:\n\n*1*\n\n#### Boil Water.\nBring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water\\!\n\n*2*\n\n#### Cook Pasta.\nAdd pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for *half* of the time indicated on the package.\n\n*3*\n\n#### Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water.\nDrain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. Store the cooking water in the refrigerator for as long as you keep the pasta, up to 5 days.\n\nDO NOT RINSE DRAINED PASTA\\!\n\n*4*\n\n#### Prep and Store Pasta.\nDrizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool.\n\nOnce completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.\n\n*5*\n\n#### Reheat.\nIf possible, start with a pasta sauce that’s been left a little bit runny. Add sauce to a wide, high-sided pan set over medium heat and, once hot, add pasta and some reserved cooking water; the starch from the cooking water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency.\n\nToss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese.\n\n***Note:*** To reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written.\n\n[Previous Slow Cooker Chai-Spiced Apple Butter](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/slow-cooker-chai-spiced-apple-butter-recipe\/)\n\n[next 12 No-Recipe Dinners Made With Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/no-recipe-dinners-easy-rotisserie-chicken-recipes\/)\n\n## Related Posts\n[![Greek Lentil Soup recipe: Fakes \\| Stacie Billis](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/greek-lentil-soup-recipe-fakes-stacie-billis-lead-464x464.jpg)](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/greek-lentil-soup-recipe-fakes\/)\n\n## [Greek Lentil Soup, aka Fakes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/greek-lentil-soup-recipe-fakes\/)\n\\| [recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n\n[![Chicken Cutlets with Honey, Peppers, and Parm from Open Wide cookbook by Benny Blanco \\| Stacie Billis](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stacie-Billis-chicken-cutlets-open-wide-benny-blanco-main-464x464.jpg)](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/chicken-cutlets-recipe-with-honey-peppers-and-parm-open-wide-cookbook-benny-blanco\/)\n\n## [Chicken Cutlets with Honey, Peppers, and Parm](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/chicken-cutlets-recipe-with-honey-peppers-and-parm-open-wide-cookbook-benny-blanco\/)\n\\| [recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n\n[![How to make Soufiko: A Greek vegetarian stew from Ikaria, a Blue Zone! \\| Stacie Billis](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stacie-Billis-main-2-soufiko-recipe-464x464.jpg)](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/soufiko-recipe-greek-vegetable-stew-ikaria-blue-zone\/)\n\n## [Soufiko: A Greek Vegetable Casserole](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/soufiko-recipe-greek-vegetable-stew-ikaria-blue-zone\/)\n\\| [recipes](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n\n![spoon mark](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/themes\/strt\/assets\/images\/SB_icons&graphics_footer%20graphic.svg)\n\n*say hello\\!*  \n[\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#7a121f1616153a090e1b19131f18131616130954191517)\n\n[media kit](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stacie-Billis-press-kit-072019-website.pdf) [about](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/about\/) [reel](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w8pih_jdtNQ&feature=youtu.be) [subscribe](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-of-time\/#subscribe) [privacy policy](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n© 2026 Stacie Billis\n\nclose\n\n## Tired of collecting recipes and still dreading cooking?\nAs a busy working mom, I dread having to cook day after day too. 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And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes.\n\nI’ve already shared my five easy steps for [how to cook pasta perfectly](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro\/), a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can *also* pre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess?\n\nIt’s true. And I’ll tell you how.\n\n![How to cook pasta ahead of time so that's it's ready for dinner whenever you need it\\!](https:\/\/staciebillis.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Stacie-Billis-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-pre-cook-pasta-Pinterest.jpg)\n\n### How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time\nI used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how:\n\n*1*\n\n#### Boil Water.\nBring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water\\!\n\n*2*\n\n#### Cook Pasta.\nAdd pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for *half* of the time indicated on the package.\n\n*3*\n\n#### Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water.\nDrain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. 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The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency.\n\nToss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese.\n\n***Note:*** To reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written.\n## Related Posts","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	You’ve heard me say it before : Pasta is a busy cook’s lifeline. Pasta is quick cooking, versatile, and totally beloved. Kids might even gobble up their veggies if they’re tossed with pasta! And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes. I’ve already shared my five easy steps for how to cook pasta perfectly , a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can also pre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess? It’s true. And I’ll tell you how. How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time I used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how: 1 Boil Water. Bring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water! 2 Cook Pasta. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for half of the time indicated on the package. 3 Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water. Drain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. Store the cooking water in the refrigerator for as long as you keep the pasta, up to 5 days. DO NOT RINSE DRAINED PASTA! 4 Prep and Store Pasta. Drizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool. Once completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 5 Reheat. If possible, start with a pasta sauce that’s been left a little bit runny. Add sauce to a wide, high-sided pan set over medium heat and, once hot, add pasta and some reserved cooking water; the starch from the cooking water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency. Toss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese. Note: To reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written. Related Posts
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Pasta is quick cooking, versatile, and totally beloved. Kids might even gobble up their veggies if they’re tossed with pasta! And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes. I’ve already shared my five easy steps for [how to cook pasta perfectly](https://staciebillis.com/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro/), a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can also pre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess? It’s true. And I’ll tell you how. ![How to cook pasta ahead of time so that's it's ready for dinner whenever you need it\!](https://staciebillis.com/content/uploads/2020/04/Stacie-Billis-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-pre-cook-pasta-Pinterest.jpg) ### How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time I used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how: 1 #### Boil Water. Bring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water\! 2 #### Cook Pasta. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for half of the time indicated on the package. 3 #### Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water. Drain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. Store the cooking water in the refrigerator for as long as you keep the pasta, up to 5 days. DO NOT RINSE DRAINED PASTA\! 4 #### Prep and Store Pasta. Drizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool. Once completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 5 #### Reheat. If possible, start with a pasta sauce that’s been left a little bit runny. Add sauce to a wide, high-sided pan set over medium heat and, once hot, add pasta and some reserved cooking water; the starch from the cooking water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency. Toss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese. *Note:* To reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written. 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Readable Markdown	![How to pre-cook pasta: Cook it ahead and store in the fridge, ready to cook, for up to FIVE days! \\| Stacie Billis](https://staciebillis.com/content/uploads/2020/04/Stacie-Billis-main-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-of-time-pre-cook-pasta.png) You’ve heard me [say it before](https://staciebillis.com/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro/): Pasta is a busy cook’s lifeline. Pasta is quick cooking, versatile, and totally beloved. Kids might even gobble up their veggies if they’re tossed with pasta! And if you have pre-cooked pasta waiting the refrigerator for you, you can whip up a family meal or turn pasta into a hearty lunch in minutes. I’ve already shared my five easy steps for [how to cook pasta perfectly](https://staciebillis.com/how-to-cook-pasta-like-a-pro/), a simple technique that helps you get it right (and tastier!) each and every time. But did you know that you can also pre-cook pasta ahead of time? Without ending up with soggy mess? It’s true. And I’ll tell you how. ![How to cook pasta ahead of time so that's it's ready for dinner whenever you need it\!](https://staciebillis.com/content/uploads/2020/04/Stacie-Billis-how-to-cook-pasta-ahead-pre-cook-pasta-Pinterest.jpg) ### How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time I used to believe that you had to cook pasta to-order for it to come out well, but it turns out that’s not true. You can par-cook pasta up to five days ahead and still serve perfectly al dente pasta the night of. Here’s how: 1 #### Boil Water. Bring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 gallon of water per 1 pound of pasta (you can reduce the salt if necessary for health reasons). Do not add oil to the water\! 2 #### Cook Pasta. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. Cook pasta for half of the time indicated on the package. 3 #### Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water. Drain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. If using a pot with a perforated insert, pull out the insert and use a mug to scoop some of the remaining water. If you don’t have an insert, use a mug to scoop out the pasta cooking water before turning the pasta into a colander. Store the cooking water in the refrigerator for as long as you keep the pasta, up to 5 days. DO NOT RINSE DRAINED PASTA\! 4 #### Prep and Store Pasta. Drizzle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil per pound of pasta. Toss to coat and spread the pasta in a single layer on a sheet pan to cool. Once completely cooled, put the pasta in an airtight container or ziplock bag for storage in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 5 #### Reheat. If possible, start with a pasta sauce that’s been left a little bit runny. Add sauce to a wide, high-sided pan set over medium heat and, once hot, add pasta and some reserved cooking water; the starch from the cooking water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. The amount of water that you use will vary depending on the type of sauce: start with a few big splashes and add up to 1 full cup to achieve desired consistency. Toss, toss, and toss some more until the pasta and sauce are heated through and your sauce is exactly the consistency you want. Remove pasta from heat and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you’re using it, grated Parmesan cheese. *Note:* To reheat a large amount of pasta (over 1 lb; like if you’re having a dinner party), start by dunking pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 30 seconds, then continue the directions above as written. ## Related Posts
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