How Long to Boil Spaghetti (pasta)- Perfect Every Time.  The ultimate guide to make pasta like a pro- the real Italian way! 

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How do you boil spaghetti without breaking it? Follow these steps to make perfect spaghetti (and other pasta) every time! 

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1. Start with a large pot of COLD water. Hot water from the tap often contains added minerals that can damage pots and alter taste.

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2. Use a large pot (this is the one I use) to boil water and cook pasta. This allows movement for the long pasta (still good rule of thumb for short pasta). 

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4. Salt the water. This is an Italian MUST to flavor the pasta from the inside out. Read in the post for when to add salt.

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5. Stir occasionally with the proper utensil to keep the pasta from sticking. Use a back and forth motion in the pot until the pasta gets soft moves freely in water.

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6. Test the pasta two minutes before it’s “al dente”.  7. Save a scoop of pasta water. Another Italian secret!

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8. Drain, toss with sauce, and serve hot! (This same method applies to short pasta varieties- you may use a smaller pot)

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Questions answered in blog post: - Do you add oil to pasta water? - Should you rinse pasta?  - How much water and salt to use?  AND MORE! 

Cook pasta without breaking it! 

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