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First, salt does not prevent sticking, nor does it significantly increase the boiling point of water. Salt should be added because you should always season every element of food that you eat. Cooking pasta in salted water means that the pasta will absorb some of the salt and therefore not taste bland. This cannot be corrected by salting the pasta later or adding salt to the sauce. All you end up that way is bland pasta with a salty exterior. You really should add quite a bit of salt to the water so it tastes like water from the ocean (don't worry, most of this will go down the drain, salt is cheap anyway). Really, pasta cooked in plain water is ultimately only good for the trash can.
With regard to adding oil to the pot of water, this is also a BIG mistake. I've heard various claims that it will help keep the water from boiling over, as well as that it keeps the pasta from sticking. First, if the water is boiling over, then just lower the heat. You don't need a raging flame under your pot to maintain a boil. I usually drop it down to medium-low or so on my stove. Second, if your pasta is sticking together, it means you're not using enough water. Ultimately, the addition of oil will inhibit the sauce from sticking to the pasta and will again result in bland pasta.
Try to use at least 4-5 quarts for a lb. and put a couple tablespoons of salt in it. Cook till al dente, usually the lower number on the box (i.e., if it says cook 7-9 minutes, cook for 7, then immediately add the pasta to hot sauce (enough to coat the pieces, but not for them to swim in), stir around, let sit for a couple minutes covered, then serve.
Anybody can make pasta, few make it well. Bon appetit!
What else can I help you with?
Why do cooks add salt to boiling water?
Salt lowers the boiling temperature of the water allowing to turn down the heat source
When do you add salt to pasta water?
when the water is boiling it will help it from sticking this is what i do and at the end when your donr cooking it because it taste good with salt and pepper. but if you dont want it to stick then the first thing
What is happening when you add salt to water?
Depending on how much salt you add to the water and how warm the water is... the salt will disolve
Does spaghetti cook faster in salt water or plain water?
Spaghetti will cook faster in salt water compared to plain water because the salt increases the boiling point of the water, allowing it to reach a higher temperature more quickly. This results in faster cooking times for the pasta.
Can you turn drinking water into salt water?
just add salt to it
When do you add salt to water when boiling potatoes?
Add the salt to the water before you add the potatoes. If you are boiling potatoes with the intention of mashing them, don't add salt at all.
What will happen to salt when you add water?
the salt will disolve
Why do cooks add salt to their soup before cooking?
It judt adds flavor, and makes it taste better, that's all there is to it. :)
Why do you add salt to water when making homemade ice cream?
You don't ADD salt
How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Add salt
Why add salt in water?
salt helps to bring the water to the boil faster.
Why did you add salt to your water?
It is not necessary (with some exceptions - works at very high temperatures) to add salt in the drinking water.
