Just passing on this Washington Post article on the proper way to reheat all kinds of leftovers. Given that many more people are cooking at home these days, there are probably a lot more leftovers than there used to be, AND this also helps reduce food waste.
How to safely reheat all those leftovers without ruining them
Tips for reheating pasta:
"For two servings of pasta, Friedman recommends heating a medium skillet over medium heat before adding the pasta and a few tablespoons of water. Take care not to burn or separate the sauce. The pasta is already cooked, and all you’re looking to do is heat the dish through and cook off any excess water as needed. Make sure the pasta is freely moving around the skillet, not glued together."The article didn't mention my well-known strategy for reheating dishes like lasagna with cheese in the microwave: don't do it on a high setting, because that will dry out the cheese. Do it on a medium setting (which really means that the microwaves are alternating on and off during the cook time). This will heat the water in the dish and melt the cheese, rather than cook the cheese.
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