Spaghetti is a very cheap ingredient, especially if you shop at Lidl. It is a type of pasta made from durum wheat and water. It’s one of the most popular types of pasta in the world and is enjoyed in many different ways. Not only is spaghetti delicious, but it also provides a variety of health benefits. From its rich nutritional content to its low-calorie count, spaghetti can be an excellent addition to any diet. We are going to cover how long to cook spaghetti for and much more in this article.
What sauces go well with spaghetti?
Once you know how long to cook spaghetti for, you might be wondering which sauces work really well with spaghetti.
Whether you are buying a premade sauce or making your own, a tomato and garlic sauce always goes well with spaghetti.
A classic spaghetti sauce made with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. In order to get the full flavor of this sauce you will want to wait until your spaghetti is almost done cooking before adding the ingredients. Once you add the onion, tomato and garlic and stir them in, really give it a good stir so that they are evenly incorporated throughout the dish.
Another sauce that lends itself well to spaghetti is a carbonara sauce.
Another great way to enjoy spaghetti is with an infused oil such as garlic oil or chilli oil.
Sometimes I really crave spaghetti with nothing else but a drizzle of chilli oil and salt.
Recipes we think you will love:
- Super easy spaghetti and meatballs
- Easy homemade garlic bread
- Chicken tray bake
How long to cook spaghetti for
When it comes to knowing how long to cook spaghetti for, we have you covered.
Get your pan ready with boiling water – cooking spaghetti in less water than usual will leave you with a lovely starchy water to use to thicken up your sauces and add flavour.
Add your spaghetti into the pan of boiling water and stir it in.
Bring the pan to a simmer and then turn the heat off.
Put a lid on your pan and leave it to finish cooking – this takes 10 – 12 minutes in total.
Top tips for cooking spaghetti
Now that you know how long to cook spaghetti for, here are some other top tips that we have to share with you.
Don’t add oil to your spaghetti as it is cooking. You may think this prevents your spaghetti from sticking to the pan, but it doesn’t. It also makes it hard for your spaghetti to soak up any sauces or oils you use on it if you cooked it with oil.
Stir the pan occasionally to stop your spaghetti from sticking.
If you would like your spaghetti to be al dente (cooked but still firm and a little bit chewy) then cook it for one to two minutes less.