Pasta Cooking Technique

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta
• 3 quarts water
• 1.5 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon oil

Instructions

1. Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
2. Add 1.5 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water and let it dissolve.
3. Drop 1 lb of pasta into the boiling water and stir immediately.
4. Agitate the pasta to release more starch.
5. Taste the pasta to check for doneness, cooking it al dente.
6. Shut off the heat 2 minutes before the box cooking time.
7. Catch the pasta water in a measuring cup while straining.
8. If not using the pasta immediately, add a little water to stop the cooking process.
9. To prevent sticking, have your sauce ready or add 1 teaspoon of oil and mix well.