A guide to preparing pasta

Pasta tips from the Vapiano Pasta Manifattura

Always use the most premium and freshest of ingredients in all their dishes; with their flour being no exception – only semolina flour is used and mixed only with water.

Sprinkle a touch of semolina flour over the pasta (especially for long pasta i.e. tagliatelli or a spaghetti) so it doesn't stick together—it also helps it to dry quicker.

Always ensure that fresh pasta is dry before it is cooked to avoid any starchy texture or taste.

Cook the pasta with plenty of water so it has room to swirl.

Recommend cooking pasta with a good pinch of salt as this adds flavour and brings the water temperature to an even boil and bring out the flavour in the pasta.

Never cooks the pasta for longer than 90 seconds – this is all freshly made pasta should need in any quantity.

Always stir the pasta into a pot to prevent it from sticking together.

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