Parmesan+Primavera

 **Review:**

The term "Al Dente" literally means "to the tooth." When cooking the pasta, it should be firm but tender. If cooked too long, it will fall apart and be mushy. If not cooked long enough, it will still be a bit tough, maybe even crunchy. To test pasta for al dente, you taste a piece of pasta.

Al dente (al-Den-tay) In Italian the phrase means "to the tooth"and is a term used to describe the correct degree of doneness when cooking pasta and vegetables. The food should have a slight resistance when biting into it, but should not be soft or overdone or have a hard center. (taken from www.reluctantgourmet.com)  **Parmesan Primavera **

Pasta boiling time varies based on the shape and thickness of the noodle. For this recipe, you will be using ziti.To cook ziti: 1. Add pasta to the pot ** AFTER ** you have brought the water to a boil. 2. Boil pasta with the ** LID OFF ** for 8-10 minutes, until // al dente (see definition at the top of page) // 3. Test a piece of pasta to make sure it is al dente. 4. Drain pasta in a colander.

When rinsing your pasta, make sure you use cool water. This will keep your pasta from sticking while you are waiting for the veggies to be done.

**Watch the videos below to learn how to prep your vegetables for lab.**
How to cut broccoli: media type="youtube" key="xe5X2G2hPPE" width="560" height="315"

[|how to chop Tomatoes:] media type="youtube" key="m6FmDJyfHh8" width="560" height="315"

how to chop Mushrooms: media type="youtube" key="VGAMcSzG35A" width="560" height="315"

How to use Oregano: media type="youtube" key="gPMs6hIOt-8" width="560" height="315"

How to mince Basil: media type="youtube" key="PDYN8Ysz4NQ" width="560" height="315"

**Primavera – Day #1**

**Place in Culinary I fridge**
**Primavera – Day #2**

**Cook veggies (follow directions)**
====**Set table (fork, spoon, knife, cup & napkins) Plates will be up front**====