It’s World Pasta Day – here’s how to save cash and make the most of the dish
IT’S World Pasta Day and the perfect moment to make the most of this versatile kitchen cupboard staple.
Tuck in to some of your favourite meals, from lasagne to macaroni cheese.
And here are some other ways to save cash and make the most of the dish . . .
REUSE WATER: You’re missing a trick if you drain away the water you’ve cooked pasta in.
Instead, use it to make sauces, as the starch helps thicken your concoction.
You can also use to create tastier soups and broths.
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And if you plan to make bread from scratch, the starch water will help give a chewier texture than using plain tap water.
LOVELY LEFTOVERS: If you cook too much pasta, don’t bin it — turn it into another dish.
If you have extra penne or rigatoni, knock up a tasty pasta bake.
Or a pasta salad is an easy lunch — add fresh veg for extra crunch and a drizzle of oil, plus seasoning.
Leftover spaghetti can be turned into an egg frittata.
Simply beat enough eggs to cover the leftovers and cook in an ovenproof saucepan for five minutes then in an oven for another five.
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