Why wait for water to boil before placing noodles in?

Answer 1

Because they'll overcook. No one says you have to wait but it's normally done this way because 'good' pasta is supposed to have a bite to it. Another reason it's not supposed to be overcooked is because the noodles would break down in the sauce if you happened to serve it with one. The sauce wouldn't coat it because it's already waterlogged and would make for a frustrating meal to eat.

Answer 2

so the noodles don't get sticky and over cooked. The process is much more easier when the water is already boiling and the noodles come out better and not mushy.

Answer 3

I am not sure if it is true or not but I have been told that it helps speed the process of warming the noodles without allowing them to soak up too much of the water and become soggy.

Answer 4

the boiling water moves the pasta around enough to keep it from sticking. olive oil or any other oil will do the same, just put a few teaspoons in the pot with the water.

Answer 5

the reason is : the boiling water prevents the noodles from becoming grue

Answer 6

Because otherwise the noodles will get mushy before they are cooked.

Answer 7

because the heat of the water cooks the noodles, they can't cook in cold water

Answer 8

Cold water breaks down the starch. Hot water cooks it.

Answer 9

so you don't have soggy noodles. also the noodles won't cook as fast because they won't warm up as fast as the water.

Answer 10

I don't, but other people say that the noodles will burn.