Pasta boiling tips: -

• Pasta generally doubles in size when cooked, so 1 cup uncooked-2 cups cooked.
• Never mix different pasta shapes in one pot. They all have different cooking times.
• Add a few drops of olive oil to boiling water if pasta is to be used for salads or to be used later.
• Don't add oil for immediate use in the sauce, because then the sauce won't stick to it well.
• If the pasta is to be used in a casserole, undercook it slightly. It will finish cooking to perfection while in the oven or skillet.
• If you are making a cold salad, rinse it with cold water so the salad isn't sticky.
• You may not rinse with cold water if you're serving a hot dish. That removes the starch that helps hold the sauce.
• Storage advice: Store in a cool, dry, and hygienic place.