Introduction: Instructions in Order to Dye Pasta
How to make pasta for any festive occasion
Step 1: You Will Need...
1. Pasta
2. A cooking pot
3. zip lock bags or plastic containers
4. food coloring/dye
5. colander
6. salt
7. water
Step 2: Place 4 to 6 Cups of Water Into the Pot
This will depend on the amount of pasta you are cooking.
Step 3: Heat Water Until It Begins to Boil
This step usually takes about 10 minutes.
Hint: Add some salt to enhance the flavor of the pasta and benefit the cooking process
Step 4: Wait Until Water Starts Boiling
Step 5: Place the Pasta Into the Boiling Water
Step 6: Cook Your Pasta Until It Is Done
Step 7: Now...
Choose between using either plastic bags or plastic containers. In our case, we used plastic containers.
Step 8: Add Approximately 1 Cup of Water to Each Container/plastic Bag
Step 9: Add Three or Four Drops of Food Coloring to This Container of Water
Step 10: Now...
place a selected portion of pasta to take on the selected color and place the pasta into the plastic bag or container with the food coloring.
Step 11: Wait...
Let the pasta absorb the color of the food coloring for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 12: Repeat Steps 6 Through 10 for Any Other Additional Colors Being Added to the Pasta.
Step 13: Almost There!
Once pasta has taken on the color of the food dye, you will want to rinse the pasta in order to remove any left over food coloring.
Step 14: All Done!
Now your pasta is ready to be served and eaten.