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18 Pasta Hacks You Need to Know | Allrecipes

Pasta night just got a whole lot smarter. From clever cooking shortcuts to genius leftover makeovers, Nicole is sharing 18 pasta hacks you need to know that will change the way you boil, strain, store, and serve your favorite noodles. Learn how to keep pasta from breaking, stop pots from boiling over, cook pasta without boiling at all, and even turn leftovers into brand-new meals. Whether you’re short on time, tools, or inspiration, these easy, practical tips will help you get perfect pasta every time—plus a few surprising tricks you’ll want to try ASAP. Timestamps: 00:00 – Pasta Hacks 00:19 – Twisted Noodle Hack 00:54 – Reverse Straining Method 01:22 – Butter Boilover Barrier 01:44 – Oil Boilover Barrier 02:17 – Spoon Spillover Barrier 02:39 – No Strainer? No Problem 03:16 – Perfect Pasta Proportions 03:47 – No-Boil Baked Feta Pasta 05:47 – Stovetop Assassin’s Spaghetti 08:32 – Microwave Pasta Al Dente 09:59 – How to Reheat Leftover Pasta the Right Way 11:22 – Pasta Water Ice Cubes 12:43 – Scissor-Cut Pasta 14:09 – Big-Batch, Make-Ahead Pasta 15:18 – Easy Ravioli Lasagna 17:56 – Leftover Spaghetti Frittata 20:35 – Cheesy Lasagna Sheets 22:10 – Cacio e Pepe Express Get the recipes here: No-Boil Baked Feta Pasta: https://www.allrecipes.com/baked-feta-pasta-recipe-8646029 Big-Batch, Make-Ahead Pasta: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/19064/reheating-pasta/ Easy Ravioli Lasagna: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8294981/easy-ravioli-lasagna-make-ahead-freezer-meal/ Cheesy Lasagna Sheets: https://www.allrecipes.com/cheesy-lasagna-sheet-pasta-recipe-11703403 _________ Allrecipes Magazine is now available! U.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http://armagazine.com/subscribenow Canadian subscribers, subscribe here: http://themeredithstore.ca/p-282-allrecipes-subscription.aspx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Allrecipes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allrecipes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allrecipes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allrecipes