Comments on: Gluey? Phooey! 5 Easy Tips for Perfect Pasta

By: M.Clark

M.Clark — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 01:24:35 +0000

I have been practicing to these tips all along!! I have been cooking perfect pasta, hurray!

By: cheryl lister

cheryl lister — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:11:07 +0000

thanks for the tips. I think I tend to not use enough water when cooking pasta, so will use my big pot next time!

By: Sandra Beeman

Sandra Beeman — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:14:29 +0000

I’m very surprised to learn of a tablespoon of salt to one quart of water. So much we hear about excessive salt intake. Maybe we should home-cook more and eat less packaged food to even out our salt intake.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:02:58 +0000

Great tips. I cook pasta frequently, and it’s good to be reminded of the right way to do it. The one I have the most trouble with is the amount of salt–I’ve found that if I put in what I think is enough, and then add more, it’s usually the right amount. LOL

By: MrsD

MrsD — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:17:45 +0000

It always amazes me that people have trouble making pasta. I’ve never seen the difficulty. The only point I’ll disagree with is the need to rinse. Some brands are exceptionally starchy. If you happen on one of those brands (usually among the cheapest) you will want to rinse.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:04:07 +0000

I love pasta! You have given some really good tips on how to successfully cook it. I’m not sure I will add that much salt though. My husband has to watch his sodium intake.

By: Cindy Brickley

Cindy Brickley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:09:07 +0000

Thanks for the post, so many people do not know how to cook pasta perfect. i hope they learn from your post.

By: Katrina Angele

Katrina Angele — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:59:58 +0000

I am horrible at cooking pasta! Good tips! Now I’ll cook with more water and salt and not rinse. Didn’t know I was doing so much wrong!! lol

By: Michael Murray

Michael Murray — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:25:18 +0000

Perfect!!! But remember if you are going to also bake after boiling, cut down on the cooking time or the pasta will be tough and over cooked.

By: pollylee

pollylee — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:30:39 +0000

after all these years I never knew you shouldn’t rinse the pasta noodles…thanks for letting me know!