How to choose pasta plates?
Surprisingly, cooking pasta is not so simple: you need high-quality pasta, a saucepan with at least a non-stick coating, and ideally you need to serve the finished dish on a special serving plate for pasta.
Such dishes are somewhat different from ordinary soup bowls, as they are much deeper and have very wide rims.
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.
Peculiarities
Many will immediately notice that the appearance of the plate is unusual: the fields are wide, there is a depression inside. But this is the secret - so the pasta will be hot for a long time, and the large fields give "room" for a fork to wind the spaghetti.
In Italian restaurants, you can see how different sauces and spices are put on the sides of the plate.
Plates with a very deep bottom are presented on the market - this is also for practical reasons, namely: more convenient pasta winding. A small portion is transferred just into this depression, so that already there you can turn freely with a fork, without destroying the main dish on the plate. Many people use the notch for sauces.
Views
There are several varieties of pasta plates.
Deepened
Most of the plates are 5 cm high and 35 cm in diameter. The sizes are individual, therefore when buying, focus only on your own appetites and family members.
With a gravy boat
A round plate is not the only option that manufacturers can delight in. Many people like the spaghetti plate with a gravy boat, which is already built into the dishes.This is very convenient, since you don't always want to add all the 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 a dish, differ only in the principle of use, but also have two compartments - for the spaghetti themselves and for the side dish of your choice. Many even cook different dishes, and they can pour soup into one section, and pasta or, for example, spaghetti and dessert in the second - there is no limit to the combinations!
It is worth noting that the pasta plate 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 stands. 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 for its catchyness in contrast to the interior of the kitchen or an existing service. First, go through the departments of a cookware store and look at the universal models and dishes of the manufacturer that you have already purchased for your home - most often you can find a plate in the same color scheme and style as yours, since many brands produce a series of dishes in one style.
If there is nothing like this among the items of your manufacturer, then just stop the choice on white - it is universal and will be combined with absolutely all elements of the tableware. Hat plates will look great on a table in white and black or pastel colors.
Just try to avoid prints and drawings, especially if you already have dishes with a particular decor at home. If you still saw a beautiful plate with a pattern, and you definitely want to buy it, ask a consultant about the compatibility of the paint of the ornament of the dishes with the microwave - some paints are not allowed to be placed in a microwave oven, as they will spark and the pattern will be deformed.
Materials (edit)
"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 childish toy look, so it will definitely not be suitable for serious celebrations. But porcelain is very light and durable, but it is not recommended for heating in a microwave oven.
The most rational choice would be a glass plate. It is temperature resistant, durable and easy to clean.
New models of plates for spaghetti began to be produced from glass ceramics. They are easily combined with a wide variety of dishes and do not contrast with the home interior, as they are almost always produced in black and white.
Top Models
Here are the models of the cymbals that are worth paying attention to. Several brands are considered the undisputed favorites of many experienced chefs and enthusiastic housewives.
- Bormioli Rocco... Their porcelain pasta plates come in a versatile design. Height 5 cm, diameter 25 cm. They can be irradiated by the microwave and placed in the dishwasher.
- Revol Is a 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 paste plates. The only thing is that they are decorated, and you need to see if the dishes will be combined with the existing elements in your kitchen.
- Rosenthal does 29 cm square pasta bowls. If the shape suits you, then the quality will definitely not let you down.
Do not stop your search only on the models described above, take a look at the many other plates that are on the tableware market. The main thing is that this is really a useful acquisition for the hostess, because you can not be limited to serving only pasta. In such plates you can serve both main courses and soups, and cakes and other desserts look especially gorgeous! Such dishes will never be superfluous in the kitchen!
In the next video you can watch another type of Glister pasta plates made of stoneware.
