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Cold Water Pasta Method
Want to get perfectly cooked pasta! Use this cold water pasta method for perfect, tender, al dente pasta every time!
Prep Time
1
minute
minute
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
16
minutes
minutes
Author
Beth Hornback
Ingredients
1 12-16
oz
. package short pasta
such as penne, rotini, macaroni, etc.
1
T
. salt
optional
Instructions
Place pasta in a large pot, and cover with 1 inch of cold water.
Bring to boil over high heat (will take approximately 8-10 minutes).
Once the water has come to a boil, add salt if desired and set a timer for 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
When the pasta is cooked, strain it out of the cooking water into a large bowl and use as desired.