How To Properly Salt Your Pasta Water
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 quarts (16 cups) water
- 1 tablespoon regular table salt (or 1.5 tablespoons Kosher salt)
- 1 pound (uncooked) dry pasta
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large stockpot, bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the salt.
Step 2
Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat a bit if it starts to boil over, until the pasta is al dente.
Step 3
Drain off the excess water.
Step 4
Serve immediately, using your favorite pasta recipe.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
If you like a saltier pasta, feel free to up the salt quantity by 1/2 tablespoon per batch until you find the amount that tastes good to you.
