An easy method for using the Thermomix to cook 'al dente' spaghetti pasta.
My induction cook top recently malfunctioned - my daughter attempted to deep fry Churros and the oil splashed everywhere. I don’t know for certain if this led to its demise but it stopped heating up after that. We had to wait two months for a replacement part in order to fix it which was such a pain.
As spaghetti bolognese is a staple in our household, I discovered how easy it is to cook the pasta in the Thermomix instead of the stove method.
The good thing is you can set and forget without worrying the water will boil over into a foamy mess or boil dry and burn. I initially through the blades would chop the spaghetti into tiny pieces but as it’s set on a low speed it prevents this from happening.
Tips on How to Cook
- For this recipe, I've used the Thermomix to boil the water before cooking the spaghetti but to speed things up you could boil the water in the kettle. As long as it's 100°C before the spaghetti hits it it should be fine.
- The spaghetti will submerge in the the bowl on it's own accord so no need to push it down.
- When it's cooked, use the simmering basket to drain it.
I've only tried this method with regular spaghetti but I'm sure you could use other pasta as well. Just be mindful of the cooking time as different pastas take longer or less.
Spaghetti Portion Size
For years I would stuff up the portion sizes when cooking spaghetti and either end up with too much or too little. I now own one of those clever little spaghetti measurers with different size holes for each portion which takes the guesswork out of it. If you don’t have one then 100g of dried spaghetti equates to roughly one portion per person.
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Cooking Spaghetti Pasta in the Thermomix
A simple and easy method for cooking spaghetti pasta in the Thermomix.
Ingredients
- 1200g cold water, see note 1
- 200 g spaghetti pasta
Instructions
- Pour the water into the Thermomix bowl and bring to the bowl for 9 mins/100/speed 1.
- Once boiled, add the spaghetti through the hole in the lid and cook for 11 mins/100/reverse/speed 1 until al dente. Keep the measuring cap off whilst it's cooking. Test that it's cooked through and if not cook again for another minute to two.
- Drain and serve with your favourite spaghetti sauce.
Notes
- For a quicker option you can boil the water in the kettle instead of the Thermomix. If doing so, proceed to step 2 (as long as the water is 100°C).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Mandy
Hi Vicki,
Just wondering if I could skip step 1, if I boil water in the kettle instead?
Thanks!
Vicki
Hi Mandy,
Yes that will work and will be quicker than boiling the water in the Thermomix. Thank you for pointing that out, I will adjust my recipe card to include this as an option. Best regards, Vicki.
Kimlai
What do you mean by “reverse”
Vicki
It's the reverse blade function on the Thermomix.
Christy
Have you ever cooked fresh pasta in TM? What are the steps for that please?
Vicki
Hi Christy, many apologies for the late response. I've not cooked fresh pasta in the Thermomix so cannot give any tips. Kind regards, Vicki
Maggie
Someone told me I can put the exact amount of water for spaghetti to absorb so that I don't need to boil and drain dry, then follow instructions from Thermomix to add in the ingredient, is that true? She recommended Thermomix to me. I'm keen to get one if it's really that convenient. Thermomix really has those recipes for me to do so?
Vicki
Hi Maggie, if you're interested in purchasing a Thermomix, I suggest going to the official Thermomix website for your country. Kind regards, Vicki.