How To Cook Spaghetti Step-by-Step

How to cook spaghetti perfectly in 5 proven steps!

The following steps are suitable only if you make use of dried packed spaghetti, and remember that spaghetti needs to cook in a lot of boiling water.

The exact ratio? Well, approximately 4 quarters of water for 1 pound of spaghetti.

Step 1

Fill a large pot with plentiful water and bring to a rolling boil. Remember that if you cook spaghetti in less water they will have a tendency to stick together.

Step 2

Attention at this step, add the sea salt after the water comes to a full rolling boil.

If you add the salt when the water is still cold it will take more time to rise to boil. Usually a full tablespoon is required to flavor spaghetti adequately.

Step 3

Once the salt has been added it's time to add spaghetti to the pot. Turn down the gas, throw in your desired spaghetti and stir with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

If you want to lessen the time necessary for the water to return to a boil cover on the pot. But don't leave the lid on too long otherwise the water will foam up over the lid onto your stove.

Occasional give a stir to your spaghetti to make sure that they are not sticking one each other.

Step 5

Once spaghetti has cooked for several minutes it's time for a tasting to see if they are done. Of course it might be hard to be precise with the timing. In general spaghetti will be done in seven or eight minutes.

Then drain with a pasta strainer and bring to dishes or other pan for seasoning.