A2Verb
scolare
to drain (pasta)
/skoh-LAH-reh/
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What does ‘scolare’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Scolo la pasta e la verso direttamente nel sugo.
I drain the pasta and pour it directly into the sauce.
Non sciacquare la pasta dopo averla scolata — amido è importante.
Do not rinse the pasta after draining it — the starch is important.
About This Word
Italians often reserve some pasta cooking water (acqua di cottura) before draining. The starchy water is added to the sauce to help it cling to the pasta and achieve creaminess.
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