![]() If it’s not done, continue to test in 1-2 minute increments until pasta is cooked to your liking. Test pasta after about 8 minutes, regardless of what the package says (test after less time if the pasta is small).Stay near the stove and use a timer for cooking. Continue to stir every 2-3 minutes or the pasta may stick to the bottom of the pan. Once you add the pasta to the water, stir the pasta with a large spoon or fork.It flavors the pasta and helps it to be absorbed better by the sauce. However, be careful when you add the salt because the water might spit a bit and burn you. I’ve come to use almost a tablespoon when I’m cooking a pound of pasta. Italians add a lot of salt to the boiling water when they cook pasta.Use a cover to bring the water to a boil quickly and most efficiently. ![]() A large amount of water ensures that the pasta cooks evenly and does not stick. Don’t add oil it’s a waste of money. Make sure there is plenty of water when cooking pasta.These tips are from my gluten-free, family-friendly cookbook, The Warm Kitchen. As I always say, “eat well and live well.” Gluten-Free Pasta Cooking Tips Also, if you are gluten-free, make sure to read my notes about cooking the gluten-free macaroni.
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