Cooking, recipes, Italian pasta

Here are 50 tweets with tips and tricks related to cooking, recipes, and Italian pasta:

1. Use a sharp knife when cutting vegetables to avoid crushing them and release more flavor.
2. When cooking pasta, save some of the pasta water to add to the sauce for extra flavor and creaminess.
3. To prevent garlic from burning, add it to the pan with the onions before adding other ingredients.
4. Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients accurately and ensure consistent results.
5. When sautéing onions, sprinkle a little salt on them to draw out the moisture and speed up the cooking process.
6. To make a creamy pasta sauce without using cream, add a splash of milk or heavy cream to the pasta water when making the sauce.
7. Use a microplane grater to grate garlic and ginger for a finer texture and stronger flavor.
8. When cooking pasta, don't rinse it after draining to avoid washing away the starch that helps the sauce cling to the noodles.
9. To prevent pasta from sticking together, add a little bit of olive oil to the cooking water.
10. When making tomato sauce, cook it low and slow to allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
11. Use a garlic press to mince garlic quickly and easily without having to chop it finely by hand.
12. To add flavor to dishes, use fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme instead of dried.
13. Use a non-stick pan when cooking eggs to prevent them from sticking and making a mess.
14. To make a creamy pasta sauce without using dairy, blend cooked cauliflower or cashews with garlic and nutritional yeast.
15. When cooking pasta, cook it al dente (firm to the bite) to avoid ending up with mushy noodles.
16. Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of meat to avoid overcooking or undercooking it.
17. To prevent cheese from sticking to a grater, freeze it for a few minutes before grating.
18. When making pesto, use a food processor instead of a blender for a smoother texture.
19. To cook pasta more evenly, break it in half before cooking it.
20. Use a mandoline slicer to slice vegetables thinly and evenly for a more professional presentation.
21. When cooking with wine, use a good quality wine that you would drink on its own.
22. To make a quick and easy tomato sauce, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil, add canned tomatoes, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
23. Use a cast-iron skillet to sear meat and vegetables for a crispy crust.
24. To make a homemade tomato sauce, roast fresh tomatoes with garlic and onion in the oven before blending them into a sauce.
25. Use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips of vegetables for salads or stir-fries.
26. To make a creamy pasta sauce without using dairy or nuts, blend cooked white beans with garlic and lemon juice.
27. Use a fish spatula to flip delicate fish without breaking it.
28. When cooking with garlic, use fresh garlic instead of jarred for better flavor.
29. To make a quick and easy meat sauce, brown ground beef with onion and garlic, add canned tomatoes, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
30. Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment paper for baking to reduce waste and save money.
31. When cooking pasta, add a little bit of the cooking water to the sauce to thin it out if it gets too thick.
32. To make a flavorful soup, start by sautéing onions and garlic before adding the broth and other ingredients.
33. Use a vegetable spiralizer to make zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative to pasta.
34. When cooking pasta, add a pinch of salt to the cooking water to enhance the flavor of the noodles.
35. To make a vegan parmesan cheese, blend cashews, nutritional yeast, and salt in a food processor until crumbly.
36. Use a meat mallet to pound