does it make a difference whether you make pasta with hot or cold water?

Answer 1

yes. putting pasta into cold water to bring it to a boil will result in a gluey pod of pasta. Bring lots of water to a rolling boil, so that all of the individual pasta is surrounded by hot water and will cook evenly. And, salt the water after it reaches a full boil, and salt it until it is like ocean water so that pasta will absorb some flavor of it's own. Do not salt the water before it boils, this will only scratch the bottom of your pan.

Answer 2

The water needs to already be boiling when you put the pasta in or it won't cook properly. However, although water will boil faster if it's already hot, you should always start with cold if you're using tap water. The reason for that has nothing to do with the pasta, but rather the safety of your water. Hot water sits in the pipes a lot longer than cold water, and is more likely to pick up whatever's in the pipes. So if there are old pipes anywhere along the way, there are going to be much higher levels of lead and other toxins in your hot tap water than your cold tap water. So it boils down to this: start with cold water, bring it to a boil, then add the pasta.

Adding a small amount of salt will raise the boiling point of the water, allowing your pasta to cook faster and "better." It also adds flavor to the pasta.

Answer 3

Yes it does make a difference. Cold water will turn your pasta to a mushy-glue like gunk. Hot water will cook it just right. It is not always necessary to add salt to the water. Unless you want the extra added salt to your diet.Or if your planning on eating the noodles plain. By the time you add the sauce, cheese, can tomatoes, mushroom, and or olives to the pasta it all tastes the same whether or not the salt is added to the water. If you read the labels on all of those listed ingredients that I wrote in the last sentence you will find they already have salt add to them; for example one 1/2 cup serving of a name brand sauce has 540 mg (23% daily value) of salt.

Here is an easy way to cook your pasta: Bring a pot of water to a full boil. Add just enough pasta so that the water is covering all of it. Stir once. Let cook for about 5- 8 minutes; five if your using angel hair (the thin kind) pasta. Check the coloring of the noodles. When it is done the coloring will change from a yellowish color to a lighter color. You can also take one of the noodles out of the pot and cut it in half; it should be evenly colored all the way through. If not, let it cook for another minute or two. Once it is done drain it into a colander; rinse under running luke-warm water to stop the cooking process if your planing on adding the sauce to the top of noodles on a plate; if not just return it back to the pot and mix your sauce along with any other ingredients to the noodles.

Answer 4

It makes a very big difference. If pasta is added to water that has not boiled, or if pasta is cooked at a temperature that does not keep the water at a continuous boil, the pasta will absorb too much of the water and become soft and mushy. Cooking pasta in a hot and with continuous heat will make a very good and well cooked pasta.

Boiling is the method most often used for cooking pasta. When boiling pasta it is important to use a sufficient amount of water, Using additional water is beneficial in that it is easier to maintain a constant temperature during the cooking period, which allows the pasta to cook more evenly.

The pasta should not be simmered as it needs to be kept at a full boil throughout the cooking process to avoid a sticky finished product as more water is absorbed. Bring the water to a full, rolling boil, add salt then add the pasta gradually to maintain the boil as much as possible and keeping the water to a full boil as fast as possible.Stir immediately to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

To prevent the pasta from sticking and clumping together be sure to use plenty of water, cook at a consistent boil, and stir the pasta frequently throughout the cooking time. Be sure to stir to the bottom of the pot. Not using enough water and insufficient stirring of the the pasta can also cause gooey pasta.♥

Answer 5

If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you are asking if it makes any difference whether you start with hot or cold water before boiling the water and cooking the pasta, yes? If this is what your question is asking, the only reason chefs suggest starting with cold water is that the hot water in your house/building tends to sit longer in the hot water heater, thus, increasing the sedimentary content of the water itself. Starting with cold water prevents to some degree using water with 'extra stuff' in it. It may be a bit closer to using a filtered water. On the other hand, if you're in a hurry, using warmer water at the start might take less time to bring to the boil and save you only a few minutes of cooking time. You still have to boil the pasta until it is fully cooked, or, if you prefer it a bit tender, until it is 'al dente'.

Answer 6

Absolutely, you must cook that pasta in boiling hot water only. What I do is when the water just starts to got really hot before it boils I put a little oil in the water, this will keep the pasta from sticking and cooking very well, when it comes to a full boil throw in your pasta, add your salt, and keep stirring every couple of minutes, I use a nice wooden spoon, and make sure when you stir it get right down to the bottom of pan and turn then over good. Make them Ala dente, you don't want them too soft, I keep taking one out and testing it till I get where I want them, then when they are done pour them into your colander, I do not add cold water at that time either, I want my pasta 'HOT" " Bona Peta" Enjoy!!!

Answer 7

If you are hand-making the pasta from scratch, malke sure you use tap water when you add it to the flour mix. The warmth of the water will make the pasta more pliable (easier to work with).

It is good to bring your pot of water to a rolling boil before you add the pasta (not a violent boil where the bubbles are busting and water is splattering everywhere), just where the bubbles roll on top of the water.

My dad always says "never use the high setting on your range" because the only thing the high will do is burn anything. Medium is perfect. If you are making the pasta from scratch, the noodles need to boil only for three to four minutes.

Good luck with your pasta!

Answer 8

Water must be boiling, never use oil in water because it will make the sauce "run" off the past and not adhere to it- just add salt once the water is boiling. Boil pasta to the required time that is stated on the box of pasta-drain in collander-you then can rinse quickly with cold water to make the pasta stop cooking and get rid of some of the starch. Shake off excess water in collander and put back in hot pot and add whatever sauce you like and mix. Manga

Answer 9

You put cold water in a pot, boil it, and add the pasta. You boil it for some time and you put it on simmer. It does make a difference whether or not you make pasta in either hot or cold water.

Answer 10

cold water takes longer. Plus, it comes out a mushy mess, because cold water doesn't move, so the pasta just sits there, and not all of the surface of each pasta noodle gets cooked. The only reason that we boil water before we add the pasta is so it cooks evenly, like turning meat on a spit when you cook it.

Answer 11

Beyond physics----If you are asking should I put the pasta in after the water is to a boil or before---the answer would be ....AFTER.

The pasta becomes very glutenous if thrown in before the pasta comes to a boil or is heated.

Make sure that the water comes to a boil before you add the pasta--not just hot. This ensures the right temp was reached to cook the pasta.