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left over pasta??

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  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    Parmigiano Reggiano is a DOC name brand (eg. like Champagne) that can be only produced in a specific region and according to stringent standards. Real parmigiano needs to be matured for a number of years and treated in a certain way (I'm not sure how, though).

    Grana Padano is a cheese similar to parmesan but not quite the 100% real McCoy. It is usually lighter and not matured as long as real Parmesan and not as rich. It is still ok to use it grated on pasta, though, IMO!

    If you have an Italian delicatessen shop nearby you could go and ask for a try of each to taste the difference, I am sure any Italian worth his/her salt would oblige (especially hoping that they will get your business).

    Hope this helps.

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  • Anne_Marie_2
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    Thanks Caterina for the great info. Am a great cheese lover, but had never heard of Grana Padano, so now I am all clear on what's what. Actually that might be just the thing for hubby and daughter, as it is lighter in taste to proper parmesan - or more probably, the pecorino, which I normally buy. They find it too strong for their liking, so go for cheddar grated over pasta/risotto. Feel I should buy plastic cheese slices for them! ::)
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  • dobs
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    probably a daft question butas usual i have cooked too much spaghetti, does anyone know if it can be heated up the next day or even frozen as i'm fed up with alway throwing it out! Its just plain spaghetti no sauce or anything. thanks!
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  • Debt_Free_Chick
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    Heat it by plunging it into boiling water. Take the pan off the heat and leave the pasta to warm through. It will - of course - be "softer" and floppier.

    Or chop it up and make a pasta salad? :confused:
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  • DenBo_4
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    Yep, reheated next 2 days (make sure its covered up properly in the fridge or it will go dry. Can also be frozen too. (I reheat in the microwave)
  • purpleivy
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    I usually add a tablespoon of water and reheat covered, it sort of steams then.
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  • doorstep
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    dobs wrote: »
    probably a daft question butas usual i have cooked too much spaghetti, does anyone know if it can be heated up the next day or even frozen as i'm fed up with alway throwing it out! Its just plain spaghetti no sauce or anything. thanks!


    There's no such thing as a daft question :D

    I regularly use leftover pasta the next day, either chopped in a pasta salad (like Debt_Free_Chick) or just the same meal again for lunch!



    Oops - forgot to add that I splash a touch of olive oil over the pasta before putting it in the fridge (to stop it sticking)
  • Pink.
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    Hi dobs,

    I reheat leftover pasta quite a lot for lunch the next day. I do it the same way as DFC by refreshing it in a pan of boiling water.

    There are some ideas for using it up on this thread:

    left over pasta??

    Pink
  • recovering_spendaholic
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    I chop leftover spaghetti up and keep it covered in the fridge and then next day mix it with chopped spring onion and chicken bovril and boiling water to make chicken noodle soup. (I put bits of chicken in if I have any but its just as nice without - just add plenty of seasoning)
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  • dobs
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    wowbrilliant thanks i usually chuck out mountains of the stuff!Thanks for your replies!Off to put it in the fridge.
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