Pasta is a universal favorite. It’s incredibly versatile and has been designed to fit in for almost every occasion. Whether you are looking for some cozy comfort food, or some high-carb dinner treat. All you’ve to do is locate the best Italian restaurant for pasta, and your meal will transform into the experience it is meant to be.
Pasta is not just an item on the menu. It is an art form. Yet, after acquiring that perfect takeout, the challenge becomes making sure that it tastes as fresh and delicious as it did when it left the restaurant. In this guide, we will explain how to keep your pasta takeouts fresh and tasty for a long time.
Pick Dishes That Travel Well
The first step for a great takeout pasta is to choose the right dish. You’ve to nail down your choices through trial and error, making sure that you pair the right accompaniments with your meal. Now, there are a few other things to keep in mind to ensure the longevity of your takeout pasta’s freshness and flavor.
Some pasta dishes are more suitable for takeout than others. Creamy sauces like Alfredo or Carbonara usually thicken up during travel, while tomato sauces like Marinara and Arrabiata hold their form best. This is because the acidity of the tomato sauce keeps the flavors together even when the pasta isn’t served right from the oven.
If you are ordering takeout from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings, our Spaghetti & Meatballs or Baked Ziti travel fantastically and reheats brilliantly.
Store It Right Once Home
If you’re not going to be eating it straight away, proper storage is the order of the day. You should always put the pasta in an airtight container as soon as you get back home. Leaving it outside at room temperature is not the best way to go about it. Either your pizza will dry out or its contents will get spoilt. Air-tight containers retain the best of your pasta, staying in the packaging and not in the fridge while the pasta cools down at room temperature will eventually bring flavor down with itself
Sauce Separation Precautions
Pastas of any kind are great at soaking up flavors, which is a good thing when hot. But when you are not eating it hot, this can be the very reason your pasta gets soggy.
Order the sauce apart from the pasta, if possible. This ensures that your spaghetti or penne does not soak too much sauce and get wet and soggy. It can be off-putting if stored for long, as your pasta might lose its texture and structure.
Reheating Pasta and Retaining Freshness
Reheating your pasta is an art that must be done carefully. Add a little bit of olive oil or butter to your utensil before placing your pasta in it. Otherwise, it risks drying the past or gunking it into slimy mush. You may slowly add water to achieve the desired consistency. Make sure you wait for a few minutes before adding in water. Usually, when your pasta is reheated, it slowly releases the trapped water molecules.
Stove Top
Generally, a good microwave will suffice but going for an old-fashioned stove top never hurts. The stovetop loves you and makes reheating pasta very easy. A drip or two of water or broth will loosen the sauce and make it slip instead of clinging on when heating it in a pan. Heat over medium-low and swirl occasionally.
Microwave Method
The microwave is a good alternative for reheating in a rush. Cover with a damp paper towel and zap in 30-second intervals, stirring between sticks. This stirring ensures that it’s not cold in the middle, post all that heating.
Make Takeout Tastes Better with These Tips
Sometimes a take-out pasta experience doesn’t taste the same as an Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings dine-in experience because the spices that add the flavors aren’t potent anymore. Here is how you can deal with this not-so-desirable situation:
Add Fresh Ingredients
Spruce up your pasta and consider topping it with grated parmesan, some truffle oil, or fresh basil for added flavor and texture. This is also a wonderful way to customize your meal according to your preferences and maybe even increase the nutrient profile of your take-out pasta.
Pair It With A Side
Nothing goes better with pasta than the right side dish. A Caesar salad fresh out of the fridge or warm garlic knot would be the ideal addition to the already rich and sultry flavor of Italian pasta. If you are ordering from us, consider getting our Pasta Fagioli soup or Mike’s Hot Honey Wings. Both of them travel and reheat well.
Quality Maintenance While in Transit
If there’s any loss that happens to the taste of your food, it happens during transit. While things like not shaking your container too much might not be in control, there are things that you can do in favor of the longevity of your pasta.
Keeping It Warm
An insulated bag should hold the items and carry pasta to keep it warm. If you’re picking food from restaurants yourself, you should also ask if they provide heat-maintenance packaging or reheating directions.
Don’t Overstuff the Container
An overcrowded container would squish the pasta and alter its texture. Make sure to leave enough space in the container for your food to move around in transit. If you are ordering from a restaurant yourself, make that request for extra containers if needed.
Why Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings is the Best Italian Restaurant for Pasta
Our pasta is top-of-the-line, made with love from quality ingredients, which will definitely create an unforgettable dining experience. Whatever the craving is, it can be a classic or something with a more indulgent flavor; there is something for everyone on Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings menu.
Our take outs are packaged with care and made to reheat well.
Ready to satiate the best Italian cravings while at home? Order from your nearest Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings now!
