Preparing pasta might seem like a simple exercise, but the reality is that great care must be taken in order to ensure that your noodles turn out properly-cooked and ideally prepared for consumption.
Amateur chefs often have trouble with this seemingly simple task. Here are some tips that will help you master the art of boiling pasta.
Boiling It For Too Long
One mistake that is far too easy to make is boiling for pasta for too much time. It’s far too common for people to leave their pasta boiling in water, get distracted by something else, and forget about it while it turns mushy and inedible. Depending on the pasta, 3-6 minutes is best.
Not Adding Salt
Anyone who’s ever grown up with an Italian grandmother will know that you absolutely must add salt to your pasta water before boiling! This allows the noodles to soak up a bit of saltiness and also keeps them from sticking together.
Not Stirring Gently
It’s very important to gently stir your pasta while it’s boiling to be sure that all of the noodles are cooked evenly and thoroughly. In addition, this also helps to keep the noodles from sticking together.
