The
correct portion for fresh or dried pasta
is 90 - 120g (3 - 4oz) per portion.
It is important
to ensure that the correct portion for
pasta is measured in order to avoid waste:
when cooked, 90g (3oz) of dried pasta
will produce 3 times its own weight (around
270g (9oz)).
Smaller
quantities should be used for for starter
courses or even less if used as a garnish
for soups and other main dishes
Cooking Pasta
Fresh pasta varies in cooking
times:
3-5 minutes for fine pasta
such as noodles
8-12 minutes for cannelloni
and ravioli
Cooking Times
It is
important to always check the manufactures
cooking times for dried pasta products.
Dried
pasta needs to be cooked for a longer
period of approximately 12-15 minutes.
