Pasta Hacks
Save Time (and Your Sanity) With These Genius Pasta Hacks

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Pasta, the blank canvas for a million possibilities of saucy goodness, is a staple in the kitchens of seasoned and newbie cooks alike. Whether you've been boiling pasta like a boss for years or are still crossing your fingers you don't end up with a pile of mush, these cooking hacks will up your pasta game big time.
Measure out one portion of spaghetti using the hole in the center of a pasta ladle.

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Place a wooden spoon over the top of the pot to prevent the water from boiling over.

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Boil spaghetti in red wine.

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Cook veggies (like leafy greens or broccoli) in with the pasta.

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Save the Pasta Water!

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Always Use a Food Processor to Make Homemade Pasta Dough

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Cook the sauce and the pasta together in one pot.

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Cook no-boil lasagna in meat sauce over the stovetop for a one-pan, skillet meal.

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No pasta present? Try instant ramen!

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Hack ravioli using wonton wrappers.

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