Cook Whole Grains and Pasta

To cook grains:

• Use a pot with a lid. Add water.
• Follow directions on package.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Add grain, stir, and bring to a boil again.
• Turn heat down to low.
• Place lid on pot. Follow package directions for cooking time.
• After 25 minutes, take pot off heat.
• Use fork to fluff.
• Place lid on pot. Let stand 5 minutes.

   

To cook pasta:

• Add water to large pot. (4 quarts for every pound of pasta.)
• Bring water to a boil.
• Place pasta in boiling water and stir.
• When pasta starts to cook, stir again so noodles will not stick together.
• Follow cooking time on package.
• Taste before draining to make sure pasta is done. Pasta should be a little chewy.
• Drain in colander, bring careful of the steam.