2007-01-15 06:43:47 · 14 answers · asked by greenrubydogs 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
pull a noodle out of boiling water and take a bite. if it's fully cooked, it's done.
2007-01-15 06:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Alexa K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all to the people who throw their food against the wall.... thats just gross. and only spaghetti will stick, not something like rigatoni or penne. run some pasta under cool water and take a bite, if you like the texture , then it's done. Some people like it less done than others. It's all a matter of preference.
BTW..I'm Italian, and if my mother or grandmother ever saw me throw pasta against the wall to see if it was cooked, they would have me committed.
2007-01-15 14:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taste it, if it's to your liking it's done. I prefer mine al dente. If you want to throw your pasta against the wall, invite some friends over and have a food fight!
2007-01-15 15:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by muckrake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Test with fork for tenderness. Also pop a piece in the mouth and then you know if it is tender and salted enough. Then there is the throw a piece at the wall or ceiling and see if it sticks. I opt for tasting so I know I have seasoned properly with salt.
2007-01-15 16:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just take a piece of the pasta out and taset it. Pour it under cold water first!
2007-01-15 14:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I boil the pasta, then i open a cupboard door, and sling the pasta on the wooden cupboard door. If the pasta sticks it's not done. If it falls off, it's done.
2007-01-15 14:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I take a piece out and taste it. But I have heard that if you throw it against the wall and it sticks that means it is done
2007-01-15 14:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by lady_daizee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bite into a piece and make sure it is cooked but not crunchy. usually 8-10 min is standard.
2007-01-15 15:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by jenna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can taste it or if your looking to have a little more fun with ur food through it at the wall and if it sticks its done
trust me it works
2007-01-15 14:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple taste test, I like mine "al dente."
2007-01-15 14:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by Incognito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋