This guide covers all you need to know about boiling pasta to perfection
Craving a perfect plate of pasta? You're in the right place! This guide covers all you need to know about boiling pasta to perfection. We'll explore pasta cooking times for different shapes and types, from spaghetti to penne.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Long-handled spoon
- Timer
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound pasta
- Instructions
Instructions
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Add salt to the boiling water.
- Add pasta and stir gently.
- Set timer based on pasta cooking times:
- Thin pasta (angel hair): 2-3 minutes
- Medium pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine): 6-8 minutes
- Thick pasta (penne, rigatoni): 10-12 minutes
- Test pasta 2 minutes before the suggested time.
- Drain pasta when it reaches desired texture.