How many minute boiled Spaghetti Pasta?
By zhawee
@zhawee (873)
Philippines
5 responses
@catof1 (683)
• United States
14 Aug 11
I make sure I have the water boiling first add some salt (about a tea spoon) then some oil like olive oil or something you like to the water. About two table spoons of that. THEN put the pasta in the water and make sure to seperate them with a utencil so that you KNOW they are not sticking. I usualy just cook mine for about ten to twealve minutes or until they are done. Some people used to tell me if it sticks to the wall it done; I don't like to do that. I just pick one up with a fork and taste it my self. Good Luck!
@Davilag (22)
• United States
15 Aug 11
I agree with every word you said catof1....*raises her hand slowly and looks around sheepishly before pointing at herself with the other hand..., "I am guilty of throwing pasta at my wall!"
I grab one and toss it at the wall. If it bounces off it is not done... if it sticks it is...hehehehe
Also once I have strained the pasta I add a spoonful of butter and mix well...It helps to keep the cooled pasta from sticking together and makes using left overs a cinch. The next day you can add a bit of seasoning and reheat for a simple snack or light lunch.
You can add your sauce or skip the sauce and toss in a bit of chunked chicken. yum!
@haopee (493)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
If you're using a stove in "high". 12 to 15 mins will do. Always remember to put it in already boiling water. And never forget the oil. It makes the biggest difference to add oil while boiling it so it won't stick.
What I usually do is I stir it every 2 mins and after 12 mins of cooking it, I turn off the stove and let it stay in the pot for 5 minutes more.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
My dear you should look at the package direction. Not all pasta have the same cooking time so you just have to follow the cooking direction. There are pastas which are nothing but flour so when overcooked they end up sticky and almost melting. There are real durum wheat so even if overcooked they are still al dente and how much more when not overcooked they would come out really good. The success of the spaghetti does not rely on the sauce alone, you should also have a real al dente pasta to make it worth eating and sharing.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
15 Aug 11
Pasta should be cooked al dente - meaning "to the tooth". It should have some"bite" to it. If yours is mushy, you are cooking it too long. Most pastas have the desired cooking time and instructions right on the package. An average time is 5-7 minutes for spaghetti. Different shapes and sizes require different times. You may want to try cooking your pasta for a minute less than the box says, just to check for correct doneness.
@thetis74 (1525)
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15 Aug 11
It really depends on the intensity of the flame and the heat of the boiling water. Me, I would try one one and bite them every now and then. If I see a tiny, tiny white in the center then I take it off because it will cook more while it is still hot. Then I rinse it with tap water and I don't really cool it to much. I just want it warm. Then I have myself a pasta that is still firm but cooked well. I hope it works for you.
