Cooking Pasta

1. 4 ounces of dry pasta per person is a normal serving.

2. Use at least 4 quarts of water per pound to cook your pasta.

3. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of salt per pound of pasta just before you add the pasta.

4. Stir the pasta often to prevent sticking. Never add oil in the water. This avoids the pasta sticking together when it cooks but also prevents your sauce to cling to the pasta.

5. One pound of spaghetti takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes to cook but check it frequently until it’s “al dente”.

6. As soon as the pasta is done, drain it in a colander. Do not run your pasta under cold water.

7. Return your pasta to the hot pot and mix in your sauce well.

8. Add your mixed pasta to a bowl and serve.