I need some advice on boiling pasta without it sticking together?

Question

i need a sure-fire way on boiling pasta...so please HELP me!!!

Answer 1

for every 100gr of pasta use 1l of water(ie: for 300g pasta use 3 liters water)
Boil the water adding 1 teaspoon of salt to each liter of water.

When water is bubbling put the pasta in + 5 tablespoon of olive oil (or any oil u have), depending on the pasta u boil of as many minutes as written on the package (ie 9 minutes for spaghetti), stirring from time to time to allow oil to saty mixed with the water and pasta.

When the time limit is reached drain the pasta, put a little butter and serve it immediately

Answer 2

If you're talking about straight pasta like spaghetti or angel hair, I drop it into the center of the boiling water, and let it fan out so none of it is touching at the time of impact with the water. Start stirring with a pasta fork (they're cheap, made of plastic, available everywhere) immediately and keep stirring every minute or so to prevent clumping.
With shorter pieces of pasta, like noodles, elbows, etc, Stir for the first full minute or so after hitting the water to prevent sticking. Don't let it sit undisturbed in the water - that's when it clumps together. In both cases, make sure the water is at full rolling boil. The boiling agitation of the water will help the pasta to not stick to itself.

Answer 3

1. Put a tea spoon of oil in the water.
2. Put the pasta in when the water is boiling not before.
3. Keep the heat high enough that the water bubbles with the pasta still in it.
4. When pasta is cooked to your liking drain it and run cold water water on it to stop if from continuing to cook.

Answer 4

Lots of people have told you to add oil to your water, this works very well, but please keep in mind, if your pasta is oily, sauce will not stick either! The best way to keep your pasta from sticking is to use at least 4-6 quarts of water for every batch ( up to 1 pound of pasta) If you are making more than a pound, add more water accordingly. Stir as soon as pasta hits boiling water, then continue to stir frequently. Salt probably won't change stickage, but season to your own taste. Enjoy!

Answer 5

I always add some olive oil to the water and rinse the pasta off with cold water when it's done cooking. Also, if you don't know if the pasta is done yet, you can throw it against a wall. If the pasta sticks, it's done. If it doesn't stick, cook some more.

Answer 6

add a couple tablespoons of cooking oil, olive oil, but not engine oil, to the water, add some salt , use lots of water (never a small pan, even for a small amount of pasta), and stir often after you sprinkle the pasta into the boiling water. Drain in collendar. Don't overcook

Answer 7

I usually add a little bit of olive oil or butter to the pot once the water is boiling, and I have put the pasta in the water. I stir it qutie a bit to, it gets stuck to the bottom of the pan, or the pastas is you don't stir it!! Good luck!!

Answer 8

start with a large pot fill it with cold water then bring to the boil and add a generous amount of salt then add pasta and stir frequently and never rinse your pasta in cold water after cooking it gets rid of all the flavour - adding salt to the water is how you flavour the pasta.

Answer 9

Bring water to a rapid boil.
Add cooking oil (preferably vegetable oil).
Add pasta and stir until water returns to a boil.
Cook stirring occasionally, about 10 min. for al dente spaghetti, 12 min. for more tender spaghetti.

Personally, I like adding a little bit of olive oil after draining.

:-)

Answer 10

Just add salt and boil, and stir frequently. Don't add oil, any of the cooking shows will tell you not to add oil to pasta.