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Allow for between 80 to 100g of pasta per person, depending on your appetite, or a little more if it is a single course. If you have a small appetite, or if it is a main course which follows a starter, you can lower this amount to 80g.
To make your life easier, Panzani has added a portion measuring scale onto the majority of its packets (1 portion = 100g). You can therefore easily prepare the amount of pasta required for your meal!

To prepare pasta in advance, cook it for half of the indicated time. Then allow it to cool and keep it chilled, wrapped in cling film. You will only need to reheat it for 2 to 3 minutes in boiling water before serving it.

To get great lasagne every time, here are 3 tips from Panzani :

Add the right amount of sauce : 2 heaped tablespoons on each lasagne sheet.

If your sauce is too thick, don't hesitate to add a glass of water to your lasagne dish before putting it in the oven.

Here is a tip to enhance bolognese, France's favorite sauce
A great classic with spaghetti, but not just spaghetti ! Mixed with pasta or separated until its served, in both instances, the prettiest way is to make a kind of dome with the pasta on a soup or risotto plate. Place clearly visible pieces of meat on the top then decorate with basil leaves and flakes of Parmesan.