Twisted Noodle Hack: It’s tempting to break spaghetti noodles in half before you throw them in the pot to submerge everything ...
Look, pasta is as simple as it gets. Boil some water, throw in the noodles, and call it a day. But here’s the thing: we’ve ...
Overcooked pasta can’t hold sauce and loses its ideal texture. Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index and keeps you fuller longer. Taste pasta early and finish cooking it in the sauce for best ...
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Should You Rinse Pasta?

No, you should not rinse pasta. You should never rinse pasta, noodles, or macaroni if it is going to be added to a sauce and served, as the pasta water helps sauce adhere to noodles. Pasta should only ...
Don’t use more than seven cups of water to boil the pasta. It’s a scant amount, but intentionally so. The pasta cooking water is added to the sauce and noodles as they’re tossed; its starchiness ...