How To make Energizing Linguine

PASTA COOKING - SAVING ENERGY - TURN THE HEAT OFF - DOES IT WORK? - NO BOIL PASTA

These days of energy high prices some scientists including Italian Nobel price winner Giorgio Parisi have suggested a pasta cooking method, which involves a drastic cut on heat consumption saving energy and money.
In Italy some people call this method Cottura passiva or Passive cooking.
Does it work? Does it change the taste of pasta? Does it change its texture? Let's find out.
We have done an experiment with spaghetti and penne using two pots with different quantities of water. We checked the temperature with a food thermometer an had also a look at science. This is our verdict.

This is the video with the tomato sauce recipe:

Pasta is Energy that Keeps You Fuller Longer

In this short video, you'll learn about pasta's documented difference on glycemic response.

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Nigella's Dreamy, Creamy Peanut Butter Pasta

Prep: 10 mins - Cook: 10 mins - Serves 4.

This viral recipe by Nigella Lawson was created exclusively for Ocado. Made using simple, everyday ingredients, it’s a great-value, super-simple and extremely moreish pasta dish that’s energy efficient, too, as the pasta is mostly cooked off the heat. The peanut butter creates a voluptuous creaminess that’s extremely moreish, making it a great store cupboard standby.

Get the recipe, and all the ingredients you need, at ocado.com/nigellapeanutbutterpasta

Pesto Pasta Salad || LIGHT & FULL OF ENERGY

Pesto Pasta Salad ---- The REAL quick & easy side dish is here.

The combination of pesto, parmesan and pasta enters with a splash of flavors and leaves you wanting for more ;)

The use multi-grain or whole wheat pasta makes it healthier, so you can grab bowl after bowl guiltlessly :D

*****Ingredients at a glance*****

Multi-grain/Whole wheat Fusili Pasta – 200gms
Olive Oil – 2-3 tbsps
MIXED LETTUCE - 2 cups
MIXED BELL PEPPERS/CAPSICUM - 1 cup
BLANCHED SWEET CORN - 1 cup
CHERRY TOMATOES - 1 cup
PESTO SAUCE - 1 cup
PEPPER - ½ tsp
MIXED HERBS - 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese – 1 tbsp

In case you have missed it, the recipe for Pesto sauce can be found here:

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Love,
The Kitchen Devotee