second do you follow the instuctions when it says 2 cups of what or it really doesn't matter how much water you put in...i most ask that mainly females answer...
2007-10-24 14:11:43 · 5 answers · asked by napalm42078 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
2 cups of water no what
2007-10-24 14:12:31 · update #1
I am not quite clear on what you're asking - are you speaking of the boxed macaroni and cheese? If that's what you're talking about - and questioning the amount of water you need to boil the noodles, no, it doesn't have to be exact - just needs to be a full pan of water.
2007-10-24 14:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by samantha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noodles will absorb water. I am a 'from scratch' cook. I hardly ever follow any directions. If your making mac and cheese I NEVER measure out the two cups of water you are suppose to boil your noodles in, and I do not measure out the butter or milk. I put in enough water that I know will cover and cook the noodles.
2007-10-24 14:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by StayAtHome MOM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just fill the medium pot with water and put the macaroni in...the pasta does absorb water so if you overcook it it'll be "soggy"...usually a recipe will ask for 6 cups of water, but I never do this and it still comes out fine.
2007-10-24 14:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mizz SJG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the noodles are going to be drained, I use however much I want. If they're not going to be drained, like with Pasta-Roni, then I measure the water pretty close. Other suggested add-ins, like mushrooms, I'll use however much I want.
2007-10-24 14:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just follow the directions and all will be well.
2007-10-24 15:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by jfl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋