Pasta Heating Instructions
Note: The same heating instructions work for string and shape pastas.
Classic Spaghetti, Fettucine Alfredo
Specialty Mediterranean Spaghetti, Rigatoni D, Rigatoni Arrabbiata, Orecchiette Chicken Pesto
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Stovetop
- Transfer the pasta and sauce to a sautee pan
- Add 4 oz of water
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat about 3-4 minutes
- Stir the pasta
- Simmer for another 3-4 minutes
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Microwave
- Remove lid from plastic container and set on top, allowing room for steam to escape OR transfer to a microwave safe dish and cover with plastic wrap
- Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes
- Remove and stir the pasta
- Return it to the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until heated through
Classic Taylor Street Baked Ziti, Mom's Lasagna
Specialty Braised Beef al Forno, Gnocchi & Italian Sausage, Eggplant Parmesan
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Oven
- Heat oven on to 325 degrees
- Transfer pasta to a casserole or other oven safe dish
- Add 4 oz of water
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees
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Microwave
- Remove lid from plastic container and set on top, allowing room for steam to escape OR transfer to a microwave safe dish and cover with plastic wrap
- Microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until hot
Classic Four-Cheese Ravioli
Specialty Mushroom Ravioli, Chicken & Spinach Manicotti
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Oven
- Heat oven on to 325 degrees
- Transfer pasta to a casserole or other oven safe dish (note: make sure to lay the raviolis flat in the dish)
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Remove the foil and finish baking for an additional 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly
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Microwave
- Remove lid from plastic container and set on top, allowing room for steam to escape OR transfer to a microwave safe dish and cover with plastic wrap
- Microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until hot