How do you know pasta is cooked?

Answer 1

Depending on if you have whole wheat or just white spaghetti it takes about 7 minutes from boiling to get a spaghetti noodle el dente. You should also taste-test your noodles when you feel that they are almost done- they should be soft 99% through but in the center just a little bit chewy.
Throw it at the wall! if it sticks, it's done. Or taste. But the first way is much funner.

You test the doneness of spaghetti by lifting a strand out of the water (using a fork or tongs, please), hold in in the air for a few seconds to cool enough to touch. Some people will bite into the strand, other cut it with the fork or a knife. Doneness depends on individual taste; when you bite or cut it and there is the tiniest dot of uncooked center, that's done al dente; if you prefer in softer, wait until there's no uncooked core. When it reaches the doneness you like, immediately drain it so that it won't cook any further. You can mix a dash of oil through the strained pasta to prevent sticking.

Answer 2

They will float to the top of the pot of boiling water. Simply scoop them out when they're done, pour on some sauce or drizzle a little olive oil and Parmesan cheese, and eat!

Answer 3

Throw it against the wall, if it is done it will stick. Sounds crazy i know.. but it works, if it falls cook it a little longer!

Answer 4

You can usually know whenpasta is cooked when the water in the pot starts boiling up really high,when it is soft,and when you taste it and think it tastes just right

Answer 5

When the noodles are all soft.....I think :)

Answer 6

It should be soft and pliable, but if you aren't sure, take a noodle out and cut or break it in half. I f it is still white in the middle, let it cook longer. If not, take them out.

Answer 7

When you can stick a toothpick or skewer in it and pull it back out with no batter sticking to it, then its done. It's like testing a cake.

Answer 8

Usually it floats to the surface of the pan. Alternatively, take one out and try it to see if it's cooked.

Answer 9

it explodes...