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Perfectly cooked fussili pasta
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How to Cook Pasta

Learn how to cook pasta perfectly every time. Whether you're cooking pasta to toss with sauce, or to make a pasta salad, I have a full tutorial for you!
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 cups (3.8 liters) water 4 quarts
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450 g) dried pasta

Instructions

  • Add water to a large pot or saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the salt to the boiling water, followed by the pasta. Give the pasta a couple of quick stirs to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Cook the pasta uncovered (no lid) according to the package instructions, or to your desired doneness. Most types of pasta need 8-10 minutes of cooking time. Reserve a cup of pasta water if needed.
  • Use a colander or a slotted spoon, drain the pasta and use it in your recipe.

Notes

  • Save a cup of pasta water in case you need it to thicken or add volume to your sauce.
  • To Refrigerate: Allow your cooked pasta to completely cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat, simply remove from the refrigerator, place in a colander, and dip into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. You can then add it to a pan of sauce and mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg