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Discover the essential steps for boiling pasta perfectly every time with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to use at least 1 gallon of water for every pound of pasta to ensure it cooks evenly and doesn’t stick. We provide tips on salting the water, testing for doneness, and the right techniques for serving fresh, later, or in salads. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook, mastering these fundamentals will elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests.
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Use at least 1 gallon of water for each pound of in a large enough stockpot for the pasta to move around freely. Boil Pasta 1 2 3 Add about 1 oz. of salt per gallon of water. Bring the water to a full boil and add the pasta. Glencoe Visual Showcase
Stir the pasta occasionally. This, plus convection, the large amount of water, and the small amount of pasta will keep the pasta from sticking together. Boil Pasta 4 Glencoe Visual Showcase
Test the pasta for doneness by taste. Pasta with a white line through it is not done all the way. Boil Pasta 5 6 Drain the cooked pasta in a colander. Glencoe Visual Showcase
To serve immediately: do not cool or rinse. To serve later: rinse with cold, running tap water, drain, add a small amount of oil, and toss gently. To serve in a salad: let it cool before you mix it in. Boil Pasta 7 Glencoe Visual Showcase