How to: Pasta

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Welcome to Tips and Techniques at startcooking.com�.I�m Kathy Maister

There are six rules you need to follow to make perfect pasta:

Number 1:
Use a really BIG pot�..otherwise all the pasta will stick together when you cook it.

Number 2:
Boil lots of water, at least 4 quarts for 1 pound of pasta.
Be sure to cover the pot so the water comes to a boil more quickly!

Number 3:
Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the pot�.AFTER the water comes to the boil

Number 4:
Put in your pasta and bring the pot back to a boil.

Number 5:
Be sure to give it an occasional stir!

And Number 6:
Cook the pasta�.uncovered�..for no longer than it says on the package.

Give it a taste to see if its tender.

Now�.carefully lift the pot with some pot holders and drain the pasta in the sink

Don�t forget the colander.

That�s it�.just add your favorite sauce and Enjoy!