2006-09-14 10:46:43 · 74 answers · asked by ? 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Don't boil it!
Once you've got your water boiling, salt it well and drop in your pasta. Then, put a lid on the pot and take it off the burner. Wait 10-15 minutes and test a piece.
I always get perfectly cooked pasta this way, with no boil-overs and no sticking.
2006-09-15 08:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by o0_ithilwen_0o 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if anyone has answered like this, but I add 2tbsp of oil to the salted water, make sure the water is in a full boil before adding the pasta, then stir until the boil returns. This should prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Good Luck!.
2006-09-17 11:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you have tons of water to cook your pasta in. Start by boiling the water and when it is boiling add the pasta. Keep stirring the pasta as it returns to the boil. Stir to the bottom of the pot so you move everything off the bottom. Reduce the heat and stir occasionally. When it is ready drain in a collander and rinse it in hot water stirring to rinse out some of the starch.
Good luck.
2006-09-17 04:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy.
Do as the Romans do - which is to put a little oil in a pot of hot boiling salted water. Sometimes ppl omit this because they feel as if leaving the oil will add to on the overall caloric content of their pasta dishes.
In reality the oil is simply for the purpose for the purpose of not sticking as you asked and is washed away when the pasta is rinsed after cooking.
Also you must make sure that you add the pasta after the water is boiling profusely!
Bon Appetit!
2006-09-18 16:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Jehan J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When pasta sticks to the bottom of the pot it always due to the fact that there is not enough water to pasta ratio. Increase your water content and it will help. If you do not have a pot that is big enough having to gently stir your past frequently will help. The problem with that is you can risk damaging your pasta s be careful.
2006-09-15 20:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by mavridis_peter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use more water than you think you need.
After the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and give it a good stir once or twice until it comes back to the boil.
Oil floating on top of the water does nothing for what's going on on the bottom of the pot.
Salt is used for flavour and to regulate the boiling temperature, but doesn't help with sticking.
2006-09-15 02:35:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tavita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coat the bottom of the pot with oil, butter or lard before putting in the water. Add cold or warm water(not hot). Add pasta slowwwwwwly, so water doesn't lose the roiling, bubbling action. Always works for me and I eat pasta 3 or 4 times a week.
2006-09-15 14:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by heartogold 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others said, put some olive oil and a little salt in the water BEFORE the water boils, then add your pasts. Rinse pasta under cold water after cooking to stop it sticking together and causing the awful pasta slime to form. Then, once rinsed, you can heat it again with hot water and pour hot pasta sauce over it.
2006-09-16 12:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by MillwoodsGal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is add a bit of vegetable oil to the water when you turn it on to boil it. That prevents the pasta from sticking. Just stir it once or twice after that.
2006-09-15 14:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by VICKY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constant stirring otherwise pasta will stick to bottom. Turn down heat to simmer until pasta is el dente:)
I usually put salt and bit of olive oil in the hot water when cooking pasta as this will give you great flavour as well.
Bon appettite!
2006-09-15 03:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋