How to cook Spaghetti

[Jennifer Fernandez]

I stick by the 10-minute rule with dry pasta. I don't need to throw in into the wall or any fancy trick. I just take a noodle and taste it to see how it goes.

[Zimall]

I often cook pasta but i never counte minutes. I just use taste and test method and it works for me.

[nomadmadi]

I found this weird formula for cooking my pasta, I call it 20-20-20-20

I boil my water for 20 mins
Drop the Spaghetti in the water and leave it there for 20 mins
I take it out of the water and let it cool down for 20 mins
I cook the amount of Spaghetti with sauce for 20 mins

Can you guess where the 20-20-20-20 name came from?

[DakotaA]

I boil water with plenty of salt and then add my pasta. After a couples minutes I stir it once and then drain after 10 minutes. Before I add it back to the pot I add a bit of olive oil or butter to it to make sure it doesn't stick. I usually cook the sauce separately to make sure the spaghetti doesn't overcook. If I do want to add it together, I'll drain spaghetti after 6-7 minutes and let it finish cooking in the sauce, then serve it immediately after about 5 minutes of cooking in a simmering sauce.

[spirituallove]

I know all Italians will cringe at my answer, but I always overcook my pasta just a little bit. The only reason I do this is because I find I can digest it more easily.

[Thehorselover]

I think mine only cooks for 7 mins to be the way I like it, but I’ve never timed it.

[Library_Dragon]

I'm a bit weird because both my aunt and I can smell when the pasta is done. My Dad can do the same thing with eggs.

[jamibozz]

Very true! I like to cook any pasta either 1 minute less than the suggested time on the box, or the least amount of time given on the box. Usually the sauce will finish the cooking for me.

[Talha the boss]

i like the recipe l. Its easy and take less time. Great taste. I love it.

[naomisorge]

This is not really for spaghetti, but fusilli or penne can be baked too. I soak the pasta in cold water for 10 mins, then drain, and mix it and half a mug of new water into a sauce in a baking tray. After 20 minutes at 200 C it has a slightly firmer texture than when boiled, so it might not be to everyone's taste, but I thought I'd share the idea as at busy times it is very convenient to be able to bung it in the oven and walk away rather than stir a pot.

This is an amazing idea!! Thanks!

I have an instant pot so of course I’m in some Facebook groups, and a lot of people cook spaghetti with the sauce in there. I’m scared it will be overcooked so I haven’t tried it yet!

[Nym182]

interesting! I thought it meant it was a little on the hard side!

Do you do the test where you toss a noodle on the wall and if it sticks, it's good?

[AdamRedWolf]

After making my own pasta, I'll never go back to dried, store bought. It's a different food.

Ever tried it? It's super easy. All it takes is flour, egg, salt, white wine (or water). And a little dedication to rolling and cutting. But, if you have a roller attachment, or better yet, a KitchenAid attachment, you'll be a little pasta making machine.

[leximutia]

I know this may be a bit unusual, but I do overcook my pasta / noodles on purpose sometimes. While slightly firm noodles are also nice, I actually like the texture of overcooked noodles?

[Netvigator72]

I almost always cook my pasta for ten minutes and they always come out just right.

[_claudi_]

I cook my spaghetti in boiling water and keep monitoring the softness till is just right. Then I eat it with any sauce I feel like I am craving at that moment.