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Pasta is a time-honored favorite that millions of people across the globe enjoy every day. If you’re a foodie or simply love a delicious meal, it’s worth your time to learn how to prepare the dish to perfection. The chefs at Brookside Inn Restaurant in Oxford, CT, know a thing or two about prepping perfect Italian fare. It’s their specialty!

The ideal pasta is cooked al dente, or still firm when bitten and definitely not soft or mushy. Here, the team shares a few of their secrets to whipping up the best pasta around:

  • Add Some Salt: Salt is a natural addition to any pasta dish, but be precise when you’re dealing with Italian fare. For best results, add it to the water as it boils. This way, the pasta can absorb that salt when it soaks in the water and achieve a bolder flavor.
  • Italian fareLet It Boil: If you simply immerse pasta in hot water, it may become a bit mushy and difficult to cook. Boiling is critical for preparing pasta that is the perfect consistency. Since you’re making it al dente, remove it from the water before it’s fully prepared, or while it’s still firm. It will continue to cook even after it’s removed from the heat.
  • Stir It Well: While it’s tempting to let the pasta sit, you can help it along by giving it a little whirl so that it cooks fully and separates nicely when you’re ready to serve.
  • Use the Water: After the pasta is cooked, don’t make a rookie mistake and pour all the water down the drain. Anyone with a flair for Italian fare will attest to the usefulness of pasta water. Add a little to your sauce and it will give it a thicker consistency and add a salty kick to the concoction.

These tips should yield a fantastic bowl of pasta, but if you aren’t in a cooking mood, count on the chefs at the area’s top Italian fare restaurant for a delicious meal. Whether you’re craving pasta, pizza, or even steak or lobster, you can get your fix at Brookside Inn Restaurant. Visit their website to view their menu or call (203) 888-2272.

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