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Do you live and die by pasta? If yes, then you are in for some good news.

Chocofull of vegetables and nutrition and super quick to make, pasta isn't just a delicious dinner or snack option, but a gratifying one too.

One of the most universally loved dishes, this Italian delicacy  not only takes a center stage in buffet tables and wedding banquets, but is the most preferred weeknight menu in most homes.

What's best about it as that with just a little thought and creativity, you can toss up a pasta dish that is fun, tasty and healthy. You can mix them up with with meat and shrimp, creamy, cheesy or meat-based sauces, vegetables like chickpeas, broccoli and tomatoes  and more. Just pay heed to these cooking tips to enjoy maximum nutition, health and taste of any pasta dish.

Cooking rules
- Always cook pasta in a large pot as this prevents pasta from sticking and ensures it is cooked through.
- Add salt at this stage as you cannot season later on.
- Do not rinse off the pasta after heating, as washing it will take away any flavour and seasoning it has.
- Using pasta in a salad? Run it through a colander under cold water. This stops the pasta from getting too soft.
- Remember that thin pasta works best with simple sauces while complex shapes pastas are apt for thicker sauces.
- If the pasta is still firm when you bite on it, it's done.

(With inputs from TOI)

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