Regardless of whether it's spaghetti, penne, rigatoni or tagliatelle, everyone loves pasta! On average, Germans consume the tasty dough three times per week and from the monthly income, they're handing out about $20. And no wonder: it's been proven that pasta doesn't only satisfy you, but it makes you happy too. In addition, you no longer need to have a doctorate in rocket science to cook it. Here are a few examples to spice up your pasta cuisine. It's only important that you cook the pasta al dente, in salted water. Whoever tries to cut corners will end up with indefinable mush on the plate. But what can you do with the left over cooking water? Simply pouring it away really is a shame and therefore, is not an option for the bargain hunters and environmentally friendly. So, here are a few clever ideas:
If You Throw Away The Pasta Water, It’s Your Own Fault. You Can Do All Of This With It.
#1 For watering the flowers
You plants will be really thankful: pasta water is perfect for watering due to the mineral content. Best poured when only lukewarm.
#2 For sauce and pesto
As a bonus for the tomato sauce, add the pasta water right at the last minute. But your tasty pesto will also benefit for it. The warm liquid is a perfect combining agent.
#3 For bread and pizza dough
All yeast-doughs require some liquid with a pinch of salt. From your pasta water, you've already organised it. Simply use however much of it you need for the dough recipe.
#4 To soften legumes
Beans, peas, linseed - let you immune system grin. But to make them more agreeable, you should allow them to soften before the preparation. Use the pasta water and let the legumes simply soak overnight. Perfect!
#5 For washing dishes
Whether you believe it or not: the extract from pasta starch acts as a natural detergent. Warm pasta water is therefore, perfect for washing up. Even the really dirty pots and pans can be cleaned!
#6 For a foot-spa
For those that suffer from sore or swollen feet after a hard day at work, you should definitely try out a foot-spa using your warm pasta water. Both the warm water and the minerals therein, will give you princess feet in no time. A must try!
#7 For steaming
Steaming is a great method for preparing vegetables and even the best restaurants find it indispensable. Simply take the pasta water as a base, place a steamer basket in the pot and begin. Cooking cannot get any healthier.
#8 As a soup base
Whether for a hearty broth or a soup, the pasta water is great. After steaming the vegetables, for example, simply add them to the stock (pasta water), let it cook, taste and finished!
#9 For craftwork
Even the little ones get something from the leftover pasta water: because it's so quick and easy to make play dough that they can create something. Simply pop in it the oven afterwards and it's done.
