if it's the right texture.
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| PASTA 101 | ||
| Do use lots of water. The idea amount is 4-6 quarts per lb. of pasta. This allows the pasta enough room to cook without sticking together. | ||
| Don't add oil. If you have enough water, you won't need to add oil to prevent sticking. | ||
| Do add salt for flavor but not too much; remember that your sauce will also add flavor. | ||
| Do stir pasta when you first add it to the water to prevent it from sticking together and to the bottom of the pot. | ||
| Don't throw noodles against the wall. Instead use the cooking time on the package as a guide, then try a piece to see if it's the right texture. |
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| Don't rinse cooked pasta; you'll rinse away the starch, which actually helps the sauce stick. Only rinse pasta if it will be used cold, as in a salad. | ||