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8 months ago
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Why Draining Your Pasta In The Sink Is A Big Mistake - Tasting Table

Reserve pasta cooking water; its starch emulsifies sauces, thickens texture, and helps sauce cling to noodles.
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9 months ago
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Using A Small Pot Is One Of The Worst Things You Can Do When Cooking Pasta - Tasting Table

Use a large pot—about six quarts for one pound of pasta—to ensure enough water, prevent excess starch concentration, sticking, and uneven cooking.
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