How to cook pasta correctly

Paulina Perches

Pasta is a delicious dish in any of its different recipes. But if the pasta is not cooked properly, it can overcook, become sticky, or break, causing your dishes to lose flavor and texture. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to cook pasta correctly.

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Paso 1
1
In a large pot, add water and 1 or 2 tablespoons of salt, so that the pasta absorbs it during cooking.
Paso 2
2
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Stir for the first 2 minutes, as this is when the starch will come out of the pasta (the starch acts like glue) and stirring will help prevent it from sticking.