Prepping For Pasta
Don't scrimp on the boiling water! Pasta likes to have "breathing" room,
with plenty of space for moving around.
If possible, use an 8-quart pot with 5 to 6 quarts of water for a pound of
pasta.
It's not necessary to add oil to the water, just use plenty of water and
stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Gently stir pasta immediately after
adding to water.
Salt the water to add flavor and help pasta absorb the sauce, about 1-2
tablespoons salt to 6 quarts water.
Don't combine two types or sizes of pasta in the same pot of water. One kind
will probably be ready before the other.
Do not rinse pasta unless you're using it for a cold pasta salad. Otherwise
you'll rinse the starch off.
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