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How to Cook Pasta
Jim Stonos
Cook fresh pasta and dry pasta perfectly every single time with this simple and easy to follow recipe. Check out my tried and tested way to cook pasta al dente.
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Prep Time
12
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
22
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Ingredients
100
grams
pasta
10
grams
sea salt
Instructions
How to cook fresh pasta
In a large pot, add 10 grams of sea salt to 1 liter of water
Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212°F (100°C)
Add the fresh pasta to the water
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
When the pasta floats to the surface, it's done
How to cook dry pasta
In a large pot, add 10 grams of sea salt to 1 liter of water
Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212°F (100°C)
Add the dry pasta to the water
Cook, stirring occasionally
2-3 minutes before the recommended cooking time, start to taste the pasta
When it's firm to the bite, but not crunchy, it's done
Notes
In a way, cooking pasta is like grilling beef. The secret is to cook it just enough, without letting it get overcooked.
Keyword
dry pasta, fresh pasta, pasta, pasta noodles