There are few downsides to pasta. It’s low-carb delicious cheap endlessly versatile—we could go on and on. Pasta is as much of a no-fail food group as any but perhaps the only downside is the time it takes to boil water. If you’re in a hurry to get dinner on the table the wait can be a headache and requires forethought to time the pasta’s doneness with the completion of the sauce and other elements.
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STOP BOILING A GIANT POT OF WATER FOR PASTA | FASTEST Way to Cook PASTA
There’s no shortage of hacks and tips to take your pasta-making game to the next level like how to properly sauce your pasta or how to boil pasta without wasting energy. It turns out there’s also a so-simple-it’s-genius way to cut down on cooking time. You’ve probably always grabbed a big pot and filled it with water when boiling pasta but just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way.
The depth of a heavy-duty pan means you’ll be waiting ages for the not-insignificant amount of water to boil before you can throw in the pasta. Instead of a pot reach for a wide shallow pan for your next pasta night. Less volume and shallower depth means the water will boil in record time and your pasta will be on your plate and in your mouth faster. A real win-win.
To try this tip grab your favorite pot that’s on the large side so there’s enough room for the noodles to be fully submerged. You’ll want to use a ceramic or nonstick pan here as it’s never a good idea to cook in a cast iron pan which can damage that all-important seasoning. Next add the dry pasta directly to the pot fill with enough water to cover the pasta and place over high heat. A serious bonus to this tip is the space it provides—no more breaking long strands of spaghetti or linguini noodles to fit into a cramped saucepan.
