Co-op Grocery's video: Pasta: Co op Kitchen

Cooking pasta al dente is a snap when you know how. Charlie Wilson demonstrates the best way to cook perfect pasta while making a simple and versatile vegetable pasta salad, and talks about which noodles are best for which types of sauces and recipes. Vegetable Pasta Salad Serves: 2 Prep time: 30--40 minutes Ingredients • 2 cups dried pasta (fusilli or penne) • 1⁄4 red onion, julienned • 1⁄2 red bell pepper, julienned • 1⁄2 yellow bell pepper, julienned • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced • 5 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper • Pinch of salt Preparation 1. Bring two quarts of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, (firm but not chewy). Drain the pasta (reserve 1⁄2 cup of the pasta water) and cool immediately using an ice bath. Once cool, drain and set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine the reserved pasta water and vinegar, then slowly whisk in the olive oil to make the dressing. Set aside. 3. Combine the cooled pasta, prepped vegetables, minced herbs and dressing. Mix well and serve, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serving Suggestion This chilled pasta salad is great for hot summer days, and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. Try adding sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, olives, feta or goat cheese. Find more Co+op Kitchen videos featuring information and easy recipes for making delicious meals at home, as well as handy hints from chefs and food enthusiasts who love sharing their passion for great food: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoopStrongerTogether Be sure to also check out our new iPad app Co+op Kitchen: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/co+op-kitchen/id614767830?mt=8 When it comes to cooking at home, choosing the right ingredients and understanding basic kitchen skills can make the difference between a good meal and an amazing one. The Co-op Kitchen iPad app is an interactive culinary resource that includes information and easy recipes for making delicious meals at home, as well as handy hints from chefs and food enthusiasts who love sharing their passion for great food. Features: - Find cooking videos and recipes right inside the app - Follow along with the video and step-by-step instructions in your own kitchen - Find your nearest food co-op using the Discover Co-ops section - Surf StrongerTogether.coop for more great recipes and food information - Share your favorite videos and recipes with your friends and family via email, Facebook and Twitter