Surprisingly, the preparation of pasta is not so simple: you need high-quality pasta, a pan with at least non-stick coating, and ideally, you need to serve the finished dish on a special serving plate for pasta.
Such dishes are slightly different from ordinary soup plates, as they are much deeper and have very wide fields.
In the article, we will consider how to make the right choice of a plate for spaghetti so that it not only serves for a long time, but also does not contrast with the rest of the dishes, and is it possible to serve only pasta in such plates, or are they universal.
Features
Many will immediately note that the appearance of the plate is unusual: the fields are wide, there is a recess inside. But this is the secret - so the pasta will be hot for a long time, and large fields give "room" for the fork to reel spaghetti.
In Italian restaurants you can see how different sauces and spices are placed on the sides of the plates.
Plates with a very deep bottom are available on the market - this is also for practical reasons, namely: more convenient winding of the paste. A small portion is transferred just to this recess, so that there you can freely twist with a fork, without destroying the main dish in the plate. Many use a notch for sauces.
Kinds
There are several varieties of pasta plates.
In-depth
In height, most plates reach 5 cm and 35 cm in diameter. The sizes are individual, therefore when buying, focus only on your own appetites and family members.
With gravy boat
A round plate is not the only option that manufacturers can please. Many people like a plate for spaghetti with a sauceboat, which is already built into the dishes.This is very convenient, because you do not always want to immediately add the whole sauce at once.
The sizes and shapes of pasta dishes vary greatly, so you can choose a model for every taste and budget.
With two compartments
They are somewhat reminiscent of scissors, they differ only in the principle of application, but they also have two compartments - for the spaghetti themselves and for the side dish according to preference. Many even cook different dishes, and in one section they can pour soup, and in the second - pasta or, for example, spaghetti and dessert - there is no limit to combinations!
It is worth noting that the plate for pasta is not an addition to other dishes, but a completely independent element, and you need to put it immediately on the surface where you will eat, and not on trays or coasters. This is one of the basic rules for serving such dishes, and it looks very impressive.
How to "fit" into the interior?
Many housewives are tormented by the question of how to find a plate that will not stand out much with its catchiness in contrast to the interior of the kitchen or the existing service. First, go through the departments of the tableware store and look at the universal models and dishes of the manufacturer that you already purchased earlier for the house - most often you can find a plate in the same color scheme and style as yours, since many brands produce series of dishes in one style.
If among the items of your manufacturer there is nothing like this, then just opt for white - it is universal and will be combined with absolutely all the elements of the dishes. Hat plates will look great on the table in white and black colors or in pastel colors.
Just try to avoid prints and drawings, especially if at home you already have dishes with some specific decor. If you still saw a beautiful plate with a pattern, and definitely want to buy it, ask a consultant about compatibility of paint for ornament of dishes with a microwave - Some paints are not allowed to be placed in the microwave oven, as they will sparkle, and the pattern is deformed.
Materials
"Hats" are made from several materials: earthenware, ceramic and porcelain. Of course, there are cheap ones made of plastic, but there is debate about the dangers of plastic dishes on the body. Yes, and a plastic product for pasta looks as cheap as it costs, and has a somewhat childlike toy look, so it’s definitely not suitable for serious celebrations. But porcelain is very light and durable, but not recommended for heating in a microwave.
The most rational choice is a glass plate. It is resistant to temperature effects, durable and easy to clean.
New models of spaghetti plates began to be produced from glass ceramics. They are easily combined with a variety of dishes and do not contrast with the home interior, as they are almost always available in black and white.
The best models
Here are the plate models that you should pay attention to. The undisputed favorites of many experienced chefs and enthusiastic housewives are several brands.
- Bormioli rocco. Their porcelain pasta plates come in a versatile design. Height 5 cm, diameter 25 cm. They can be irradiated with a microwave and put in a dishwasher.
- Revol - French manufacturer. His "hats" are also quite versatile, with wide flat sides, diameter 27 cm, height 4.5 cm. Many people like the appearance of the plates - porcelain, with a contrast of gloss and matte surfaces.
- Diamante. They produce wonderful glass ceramic pasta plates. The only thing is that they are decorated, and you need to see if the dishes will combine with existing elements in your kitchen.
- Rosenthal does 29 cm square pasta plates. If the form suits you, then the quality will definitely not fail.
Do not stop your search only on the above models, take a look at the many other plates that are available on the cookware market. The main thing is that this is indeed a useful acquisition for the hostess, because you can not limit yourself to serving only pasta. In such plates you can serve both main dishes and soups, and cakes and other desserts look especially chic! Such dishes will never be superfluous in the kitchen!
In the next video, you can watch another type of pasta plates made by Glister made of stone ceramics.
