Sohla Shows You How to Cook Spaghetti Like a Pro | Cooking 101 | NYT Cooking

[@purpleowl2075]

I love how accessible Sohla makes cooking - she is the opposite of a gatekeeper, despite her vast knowledge

[@TheYolk]

i was JUST thinking the same thing, she's so welcoming

[@keyboard_toucher]

a gate-loser, if you will

[@techwriterly]

Agree! Her recipes are so accessible and kid/family friendly. I was telling my daughter this morning about tha mac n cheese that we could easily toss together on a weeknight for my older grandson.

[@kaiju_k5042]

@@TheYolk her baby is so lucky, I bet she's a wonderful mom since she's such a great teacher.

[@zomerkoninkjes]

The microplaned cheese is too fine for emulsifying is gonna save my LIFE thank you sohla

[@craigjohnson3203]

That and limiting salt in tomato sauce are small tips that are actually huge. Frank Prisinzano has been preaching this for years.

[@thestellarelite]

Yeah same that one kind of blew my mind a bit I've been microplaning everything on one tool garlic ginger cheese. Will need to test this out! I like how fine and snowy it comes out but I have been having issues with clumping lol

[@catherinepham1662]

@@thestellarelite Microplaning is kinda fine, it just makes the technique a little more difficult because the window/wiggle room for the right temperature for the emulsification is way smaller. Chunking crumbly cheese does make it so you have a little more wiggle room to get your temperature right and also cool it down a lot better.

[@gregmuon]

She's pretty much right. You can still do it, but cheese grated with an old fashioned cheap box grater works better.

[@freya.outofoffice]

SAME I didn't understand why that was happening to me sometimes, but now obviously it's because I was sometimes grabbing the microplane. Mind blown!

[@blorpblorpblorp]

Love Sohla's stories about her mom's cooking being used as lunchroom currency!

[@ManyGhosts]

Sohla is a star for a reason. She's just so authentic, so down-to-earth. Love her so much. Her recipes are also excellent. She knows where it's at.

[@Girl95szia]

I admire her for the professional she is, but as a person... I'm not sure..

[@rockpooladmirer]

@@Girl95szia?

[@craigjohnson3203]

Put the measuring cup in your colander when you take it out and you’ll always remember to reserve some pasta water.

[@jscottcory]

Four great recipes in thirty minutes. Accessible and relatable instructions in technique. Family history and humor. Tips on reducing food waste. Julia Child and Jacques Pepin would be very proud of your work, Sohla!

[@pneyu]

We're Vietnamese immigrants, and when we were kids, my mom made a dish of spaghetti noodles with stir-fried steak cubes and onions, seasoned with a dash of Maggi. The last recipe reminds me a lot of those meals. I'll reach for the spaghetti more often!

[@swicheroo1]

I use a dash of fish sauce, sometimes.

[@AidenSShin]

I really admire Sohla because she is always so humble and so chill. She is a super creative cook, but never brags about it. She never shows frustration from lacking her ability. I saw so many famous KZbin star cooks who are actually not that competent, but act like it, and showing their frustration but act like that’s their unique ‘personality.’ Sohla never does that.

[@JustGuineaPigs01]

You didn’t have to bring Claire into this 😂😂

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

“Look at how sweaty I am. You can do this.” Wonderful! Sohla is so great.💐💐💐

[@jenniferhanson4828]

I don't comment on videos, but I'm adding my love for Sohla because she deserves all the goodness &success that's coming her way. She represents all that's good. Love her.

[@amandashamanda9479]

Every video Sohla does is such an absolute gem. Like does anyone else wish she was their best friend or just me??

[@falsenames]

I swear nothing has helped my cooking more than Sohla's "we can fix it" and "it will be fine." Great to see an amazing chef correcting for any mistake I'd get frustrated with and just throw the whole thing out before seeing a real pro course correct.

[@colinathens2342]

love learning the basics from sohla, she's so unpretentious and generous with her wisdom

[@mattputnam3659]

Food snobs will scoff at ketchup, and then turn around and add tomato, vinegar, a touch of sugar, and some spices. Good to see someone unabashedly go for the Heinz.

[@craigjohnson3203]

@@mattputnam3659 Jacques Pepin uses ketchup as a base for sauces all the time.

[@MJ-en5hi]

As a avid home cook I wasn't really expecting to learn anything.. I was wrong! So many little tips that will help me in the future. Sohla's family pasta resonates with me, I have my own similar dish that I make for myself when no one else is home.

[@ActualChef]

Sohla is the queen and on the legend team from the old BA kitchen. Her knowledge and deft touch is unmatched. Love, love, love Sohla. I send her 101 videos to all my friends who need good primers.

[@agnieszkaczerwinska6640]

I love how relatable Sohla is, I often make similar „stir fry” with leftover roasted chicken- caramelize the skin, add any vegetables I have, maybe kimchi, sth for the sauce (soy sauce, kecap manis, gochujang - depends) and pasta or noodles. One chicken leg and it’s dinner for a family of 3 😂👌🏻

[@whiterabit]

Love videos with Sohla she always gives more than just a recipe. I learn so much from her

[@johnsperka2253]

We are so lucky! I wiped my tears from watching debate rehash- when I saw Sohla was cooking. This the only good thing I can process. Sohla cooking with confidence and kindness is just the best thing ever. Thanks- I’m having pasta for dinner.

[@cassandra7898]

Italian here! We do the “spoon thing”. It’s more common in certain parts of Italy than others. It’s the only way I eat spaghetti, linguine, fettuccini!

[@Barbaralatrevisana]

You are Italian and you write “fettuccini” like an American?

[@cassandra7898]

@@Barbaralatrevisana oof you’re right, I must not be Italian then. Thanks for letting me know.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Barbaralatrevisanayeah like Americans saying Firenze.

[@Barbaralatrevisana]

Or bruscetta

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Barbaralatrevisana try pronouncing that correctly 😭

[@abcsd1254]

The amount of technique that is shown with these seemingly simple set of dishes is why she's the best

[@jasongee2279]

This is the self-care the country needs after the presidential debate last night. Thank you Sohla.

[@azilbean]

Word!

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Agree☹️

[@yangchen2410]

laughed out loud at this comment

[@arlenesolis024]

😂😂 Sohla soothing voice and carbonara, you can’t get better than that ❤

[@quinnaddison420]

Sohla and Ham for co-presidents, Claire can be VP

[@sezendeniztokadam3630]

my life would be so much better if you started this series when I first moved out and I literally didn't know how to stir

[@maheemachowdhury8123]

That last noodle dish reminds me so much of how maggi noodles were made-my mom always added more ingredients and it visually looks similar to Sohla’s recipe. Amazing work as always Sohla!!

[@user-bb8zo8iq7l]

I watched sooooo many cooking shows in the past few years and kinda was tired as most of them were so repetitive and so copying each other but then comes Sohla and this show and I loooove it so much. thanks for reeling me back

[@SupperUpper]

It’s just fun to listen to Sohla’s explanations for even the smallest tasks in a kitchen. I really appreciate her work and very much enjoy watching her cook!

[@MusiciansRule07]

Seeing Sohla and Ham always warms my heart, even more than a good plate or bowl of spaghetti. Teach us your ways, Sensei Sohla! We're here to learn! 🍝

[@jpcleary11]

Sohla is a wonderful ray of sunshine. Watching her videos is like a hug from your Grandma

[@skinsmed]

Love Sohla & her cookbook has taught me how to cook without a recipe & without stressing out!

[@BarefootFarm]

I just have to say Sohla is a GEM! I love her so much, keep ‘em coming!

[@janelandry6584]

I love when Sohla says “We did it.” Makes me happier than it should.

[@lishun]

The ketchup on fried noodles/rice is so 90s Asian household that it almost brought a tear to my eye! Just like how my mum made it too. ❤

[@carlsteinbrecher5062]

What a lovely young lady. Sohla is such a great teacher. She gives little helpful tips and is so easygoing. Definitely worth watching

[@LawnMowerKelly]

Sohla is my fav parasocial bestie, she’s so smart, keeps it real, but always makes me feel like I can do anything 💁🏼‍♀️

[@darkdragen]

Love everything Sohla has to teach, she's engaging and approachable, great recipes

[@ytProblem01]

I need an infinite amount of these! They're so informative and Sohla is great

[@mwrkhan]

We add ketchup to our pasta all the time in Bangladesh (where Sohla's origins are). The third dish which she cooked is how we cook our noodles (like a mixed fried rice with chicken).

[@missjane6164]

Congratulations on the bun in the oven! So excited for you!

[@oldschooldos6850]

The relatable kitchen expert I am always excited to watch! The cheese and microplane issue just solved a problem I had with my sauce so thank you for that!

[@pattymk13]

My grandpa, who came to the states from Bari, Itali,as a young man; always used a spoon to twirl his spaghetti. And he always had a glass of his homemade red wine with his meal.

[@joelvandyke7505]

Every time I watch Sohla cook something I think "That looks so good. I can actually make that." and then wonder of wonders I DO and I CAN and it's GOOD? I'm not a bad cook but I don't always go the distance to cooking. Sohla can always get me there.

[@miracudrag]

Sohla is so easy to follow, knowledgeable, no nonsense and focused. She is THE queen!

[@pjalexandra]

Sohla rocks as both a cook and an entertaining, highly knowledgeable teacher. I am a decent cook who never watches cooking shows. Except this one.

[@user-io6is4gt7e]

I love that Sohla's recipes are from the heart. Cooking for those who want authentically homemade, easy meals on a budget- -nothing fussy or fancy. 🤩

[@unitedstatesoffugu]

22:11 I love this anecdote of her trading her lunch at school

[@normagorritz4293]

Made the first spaghetti recipe and can’t stop making it. Enough to last a few days. Thanks for all your recipes.

[@gacchan]

Oh I needed this today. Sohla is like a hug.

[@amandashamanda9479]

She is! Like if I have a rough day and a new Sohla video drops I know I’m going to smile and learn something and feel better. From one video

[@MiniMeshell]

“Sohla is like a hug” 💯

[@zorillaaa]

I would loveeeee a video on basic kitchen tools for a beginner!! Feels like there are so many options and it gets overwhelming.

[@valdizos]

Awwwe! Shes pregnant! Congrats Sohla. :)

[@wilkinsb64]

I absolutely love Sohla 101!! I never thought to make mac and cheese this way. Always make a rue. I will try it!

[@tdouwd9517]

I’ve not seen Sohla before. What a breath of fresh air! She demystifies cooking and is so low-key. She could discover the cure for the common cold and be like ‘no big deal.’

[@Oh_that_mle]

Here for all the Ham and Sohla content. Can’t wait for new Mystery Menu episodes in July.

[@suewilkinson9629]

How many times have I forgotten to save the pasta water! 😂 She is so absolutely darling and love the recipes!

[@alex43802]

Omg new Sohla content, I have been scouring KZbin and only have a few Ancient Recipes left to watch! So happy to see this as I loaded KZbin

[@handypandy222]

there are a few BA test kitchen at home during the pandemic are good ones. also one or two from Food 52 from 5 years ago with here -working with Ham on one hour mystery meals

[@dlnnyc64]

Sohla makes cooking fun and accessible. We all want the best with our cooking but don’t want the stress of thinking it needs to be perfect. The spaghetti stir fry is legit. Did the same and used whatever was on hand… which was usually bacon, scallions, oyster sauce, shoyu, dashi granules, frozen corn. Whutever. Still so good!

[@dianekopasz7313]

This is such a great series, and Sohla is a delightful teacher. More please!

[@TimeyWimeySciFi]

Sohla by herself…I will watch anything she does, even if it’s just boil water. She is so easy to understand and she makes it fun, which is what cooking should be.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

22:40 No apology needed. Most of us grew up eating ‘mom’ food like this

[@falsenames]

I grew up wondering why meatloaf was the butt of jokes in so many households and TV shows. My mom made amazing meatloaf, and as I learned to cook myself, I found out a surprising amount of that tasting good was just covering the top with ketchup to brown into a tasty crisp coating. It wasn't until sleepovers when I tried friends' parents' cooking that I knew how lucky I was.

[@truckarttinbox9644]

the ketchup pasta looks the best for sure, seriously looks so good. def making it tonight.

[@samuelthomas7486]

Sohla is the GOAT. She could do anything and I would listen.

[@spotdogit]

Whoa, that mac n chz is going into heavy rotation for my lazy nights! The others looks amazing too. Grateful for you, Solah!

[@mahmiri3003]

I love her; she makes you want to watch the show from start to finish

[@rachelm4066]

Sohla, this was wonderful and I enjoy your content. You're so approachable and encouraging and I just appreciate you so much especially for your young viewers, which I hope there are many, who need to stretch the budget and make yummy food.

[@kimwatson7463]

My Dad and I would always put ketchup on my Mom’s mac and cheese she even had a crusty type coating on it. She was horrified but we both loved it! I’m 69 and I can still taste that recipe in my head. Thanks for reminding me of another blast from the past!

[@johnhanshe7921]

I found your podcast by accident, I am now a fan and look forward to seeing you and you soothing voice.

[@VictoryDanDukor]

Can confirm that this is the best way to make stovetop mac and cheese. i freeze cubes or slices of cheese when i have small amounts left. And just use all the leftover cheese when i make this. Perfect.

[@peacheslenoir6862]

For non pork eaters, cured/smoked duck breast is a great alternative to guanciale

[@valf156115]

Youre a real one!!❤

[@jancokely9093]

Sohla, you are a gem! Thank you for these super fun and accessible recipes.

[@FlyToTheRain]

giving me confidence to cook some spaghetti for dinner tonight!

[@vikkiTV212]

1. Adorable. Everything about her is adorable! 2. That last dish astonished me. I want!!

[@EmpressChanelle]

Her self talk is so nice to hear

[@sabrinarusso1479]

So obsessed with all of her videos ❤. Love how informative and inspiring she is!

[@bernaraccount6302]

ok but her cookbook is actually incredible

[@lala_bee]

I need it now.❤

[@GS-kd2eb]

I love the apology for the ketchup - a “real “ moment! Wonderful!

[@jackiehiebert7064]

Honestly. Such a great and encouraging cook. Thank you.

[@sopan047]

the 3rd recipe made me nostalgic, my made the same for my school lunch!

[@melintheskywithdmns]

I made the first recipe immediately it was amazing

[@gloriacotten6183]

I love your videos! These are great recipes, simple and straightforward. Can’t wait to try the stir-fry.

[@jcisonutubee]

wait i love her vibe so much 😭

[@alsong3714]

Even as an experienced cook, I learned some new things here from the always charming Sohla! Excellent video!

[@mikitsujimura3065]

Definitely will make mox veggies chicken pasta for my daughter this week❤

[@arlenesolis024]

Sohla is amazing…spaghetti is my go to for dinner and carbonara looks so freaking delicious 😋 I’m drooling 🤤. She’s also looks so beautiful with her baby bump ❤

[@dibamoca9885]

The comment section is a love fest for Sohla and I want to join!! ♥️

[@wecology]

in Italy, Parmigiano is microplaned to make risotto, which has to be stirred just the right amount . . .

[@kashfiakabir327]

Love the third recipe, it screams Bangladeshi noodles for any time of the day 😂

[@EndlessBeatGrooveJN]

Love the the techniques. Alot of true true things but I prefer when the sauce is creamier. I think that you tomato sauce was a tiny tiny bit to watery. Really loved the video :)

[@pickles2791]

Definitely going to try this version of spaghetti soon! Hate way I grew up eating spaghetti

[@pualanalstyle]

I love this series! Sohla is amazing!

[@CesarSchrega]

For me the eggs in the carbonara texture is just the basic spaghetti recipe. I just actually done the eggs + leaks + spinach. Delicious. I do that even with instant noodles, eggs + seasoning package. Creamy delicious. Don't beat me people😊

[@edwinbear7065]

I love this series. Sohla, if you see this, you're like my favorite person.

[@leeraewi]

I make carbonara with fried zucchini instead of guancale and it's the bomb.

[@chrisharmon5453]

That is how my son makes us Mac n chz but with rice noodles (gf) and goat milk and goat and sheep cheeses. Sometimes he uses stock instead. Food allergies are rough. Makes eating extremely expensive lol

[@lynnstlaurent6789]

Discovering I can eat hard goat cheese was so satisfying. Giving up dairy was so difficult. Now it’s occasional treat due to the cost. I am also allergic to tomatoes. I hope your son isn’t. My nomato doesn’t compare to marinara.

[@Kievlar]

I could taste the freshness of the pomodoro pasta!!!

[@momohmart]

Thank you Sohla!

[@getrealnow73]

I adore your joy, thank you Sohla

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

I'm totally on board with finishing that stir fry with ketchup. The flavours all fit! Also try putting blue cheese in mac and cheese, it's great. I often do Stilton and Cheddar. Maybe with some Frank's Red Hot sauce.

[@Usepen]

Thank you for this great cooking lesson ♥️

[@matthausatkins8490]

I would die for Sohla from the New York Times Cooking Channel.

[@tomhorsley6566]

I like cooking it in the pot with the sauce so I don't have to deal with multiple pots and separately boiling water.

[@88Eleo]

Tip from an Italian from Bologna: tomato sauce can be reduced in a pan with basil, garlic, and some olive oil before the pasta in cocked. You drain the pasta al dente with s little bit of pasta water in the pan and that’s it. So much flavorful and less chance to mess it up 😊