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In high hills the mean air pressureis lower than on sealevel, so water boils at lower temperature. At lower temperaure it takes more time to 'boil' eggs or potatoes by example to get them 'well-done'.

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Why does it take more time to boil pasta in Denver than in New Orleans?

This is because the water is hotter in New Orleans than in Denver.ans2. The Q should have concerned the cookingtime, not the boiling time. Because of the higher altitude, the water will boil sooner at Denver than at New Orleans, but at a lower temperature.


What is the solute and solvent in pasta?

The salt is the solute, and the water is the solvent


What do would happen to the boiling point of water if you were to cook pasta near the Dead Sea which is 1296 feet below sea level How would the cooking time compare to sea level?

The boiling point of water decreases as elevation increases, so near the Dead Sea, which is below sea level, the boiling point would be slightly lower than at sea level. Therefore, the cooking time for pasta would be slightly longer near the Dead Sea compared to cooking at sea level due to the lower boiling point of water.


Will spagetii cook faster with salt?

Yes, actually the salt makes your water boil at a higher temperature. So instead of your water boiling at 100 degrees Celsius it boils at 110 degrees Celsius. So when you put your noodles in they cook faster. :)


If you try to cook an egg boiling water while camping at elevation pf 0.5 km in the mountainyou will find that it takes longer than it does at home .Explain why?

At higher elevations, the atmospheric pressure is less. As you reduce the pressure, the temperature at which water boils is reduced. So, it will NOT take longer to boil, but will take shorter. It doesn't have to reach 212ºF at elevations, so it will boil at a lower temperature, which should take less time, unless, of course, you have a lot of wind or something else affecting the time to reach this lower temperature. In fact, the boiling point for water at 500 m above sea level is approximately 209ºF compared to 212ºF at home, depending on where home is.

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What takes longer to cook pasta or peas?

Pasta


Why does pasta take longer in the mountains?

Pasta takes longer to cook in the mountains primarily due to lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes, which decreases the boiling point of water. As a result, water boils at a temperature lower than the standard 100°C (212°F), leading to longer cooking times for pasta. Additionally, the reduced oxygen levels can affect the cooking process, further extending the time needed to achieve the desired texture.


Why does it take pasta longer to cook when there isn't much water?

Because it should cook in lots of water.


Why does pasta take longer to cook in boiling water at elevations high above sea level?

The boiling point of any liquid is dependent upon the pressure of the atmosphere above the liquid therefore water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes. Because of this, the pasta takes longer to cook in the cooler boiling water.


How long do you cook penne rigate pasta?

At my family we love pasta normally the sauce takes longer to cook it all depends on what temperature you cook it at, how big your stove is and how much water you put in to boil the pasta.


Why does spaghetti take 9 minutes to cook at sea level but 14 minutes to cook in the mountains?

At high altitudes, air pressure is lower. That means that the boiling point of water is lower as well (lower air pressure means that water molecules need less energy to turn into gas), and because the water is boiling at a lower temperature it takes longer for it to cook the pasta.


Why do elevations above sea level increase the cooking time of pasta?

As you get higher above sea level, air pressure decreases. Water boils at a lower temperature when the air pressure is lower. When the water temperature is lower, pasta and anything else takes longer to cook.


Who cooks pasta?

Anyone can cook pasta. This can be anyone whether a chef or a bad cook.


Can you cook pasta a head of time?

You can cook the pasta earlier in the day, or the day before, then refrigerate it. You can then use it in a pasta salad or refry it.


What is the simplest recipes to cook pasta?

1. Bring salted water to a boil 2. Put pasta in water 3. Boil until cooked You can even skip the salt. Thicker pasta takes longer to cook than thinner spaghetti. It is ready to eat when it feels right for you to eat.


How do you cook raw pasta in oven?

The only way you can cook raw pasta in a oven is by layering the pasta with a sauce, like a meat sauce or white sauce.


Can you cook pasta in a double boiler?

Pasta needs to cook in rapidly boiling water, so a double boiler won't work that well for cooking pasta.