Grab a fork and pour yourself a glass of wine, because youve got the night off. After making a beautiful pasta dinner last night, you deserve a break. The only problem is that day-old pasta doesnt heat up well, right?
Though pasta makes for a quick, comfort food on busy weeknights (try these delicious pasta dinners!), the leftovers never seem to stand the test of time. To prevent a mushy, gummy mess, place your leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and try one of these tried-and-true techniques for how to reheat your noodles.
Stovetop: Drain the ravioli and place them in a saucepan with a little bit of water. Cover the pan and heat the ravioli over medium heat until they are hot, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Microwave: Place the drained ravioli in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
Method #1: Place in boiling water
Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Place your leftover noodles in a colander and dip into the boiling water. Allow pasta to heat for about 30 seconds before removing from the water. Toss the pasta with your leftover sauce and toppings and serve.
If you dont have a colander handy, bring your pot of water to a boil and then remove from heat. Place your leftover pasta in the hot water for one to two minutes and serve.
Method #2: Bake in the oven
If you dont have a lot of time on your hands, consider placing your spaghetti in the oven—no boiling or colanders required. Place the pasta in an oven-safe shallow bowl with some leftover pasta sauce and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 350° and cook the pasta for about 20 minutes, until heated through. Need more pasta sauce? Try these homemade recipes.
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