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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa129.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplyrecipes.com/start-your-pasta-in-cold-water-7509328\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplyrecipes.com/start-your-pasta-in-cold-water-7509328\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/start-your-pasta-in-cold-water-7509328","crawl_time":1775248884,"first_indexed_time":1686417879,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,simplyrecipes!www,\/start-your-pasta-in-cold-water-7509328 s443","src_root_hash":"9300760717581390129","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How To Cook Pasta Faster","meta_descriptions":["Tired of waiting for a big pot of water to boil? Skip it! This method for cooking pasta is much quicker and uses a lot less water."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"There are few times in life when the clock seems to stop. One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life.\nThen I\nsaw a tip\nthat you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big\npot of boiling water\n, you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil.\nThis is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test.\nSimply Recipes \/ Alison Bickel\nHow to Make Pasta In Cold Water\nHere’s what you need:\nPasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less\nWater, as needed (around a quart)\nSalt, for seasoning the water\nInstead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan.\nAdd enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. Add salt and turn the heat to medium-high.\nOnce the water begins to boil, give the pasta a stir. Cook until al dente, ensuring the pasta stays largely submerged. My squiggly pasta took about 6 minutes after it came to a boil (it calls for 12 minutes on the box), so check early and often. Once you know the timing for your favorite pasta shapes, make a note for next time.\nSimply Recipes \/ Sarah Tane\nWhat I Like About This Method\nBecause there’s less water to boil and the pasta starts cooking earlier, this method really does save time.\nWhen compared to boiling a big pot of water, it’s almost half the time.\nThat is a real win in my book.\nI also couldn’t tell the finished pasta apart from traditionally cooked pasta. You can still achieve al dente, you just have to keep testing the pasta for doneness and figure out the timing since it will be shorter than the time on the box. After the water comes to a boil, I’d start checking for doneness halfway through the prescribed cook time on the box.\nIn addition to saving water, this method also creates super-charged, extra-starchy pasta water. It’s great for binding sauces and helps to make mixtures creamy.\nAs someone who hates waiting for a big pot to boil, I’m excited to have found this new-to-me method. It might just become my new go-to way to cook pasta.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/start-your-pasta-in-cold-water-7509328#skip-to-content)\n\nbutton\n\nbutton\n\n- [Recipe of the Day](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n  - [Today's Pick](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lemon-caper-tuna-melt-toasts-recipe-11754276)\n  - [Recipe Round-up](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/shredded-chicken-recipes-11895788)\n  - [Surprise Me\\!](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-citrus-for-sick-season-registered-dietitian-11915724)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n  - [Dinner](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/dinner-recipes-5091433)\n  - [Breakfast](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/breakfast-recipes-5091541)\n  - [Lunch](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lunch-recipes-5091263)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/dessert-recipes-5091513)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/snacks-and-appetizer-recipes-5090762)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n- [In the Kitchen](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n  - [Recipe Collections](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipe-collections-5119362)\n  - [Meal Plans](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/meal-plans-5090752)\n  - [Tips & Techniques](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-tips-and-techniques-5090748)\n  - [Simply Curious](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/simply-curious-7508195)\n  - [Ingredient Guides](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/ingredient-guides-5090749)\n  - [Cleaning & Organizing](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cleaning-and-organizing-8648889)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n- [Table Talk](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/table-talk-5206565)\n  - [Most Recent](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/most-recent-5121175)\n  - [News & Trends](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/news-and-trends-5206826)\n  - [Celebrity](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/celebrity-8779178)\n  - [Voices](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/voices-5206832)\n  - [Groceries](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/groceries-5206833)\n  - [Features](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/features-7558492)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/table-talk-5206565)\n- [The 2026 Freezies Awards](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/freezies-2026-11903212)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/freezies-2026-11903212)\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/about-us-5096129)\n- [My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\nSign up for a daily delivery of recipes, tips & stories\\!\n\nNewsletter\n\nYou are subscribed\\!\n\n[My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\n[Tired of losing recipes? Save your favorites on MyRecipes for free](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=qsy7r8&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=simplyrecipes&utm_medium=sitewidebanner)\n\n# This Is the Secret To Cooking Pasta Faster\nForget everything you think you know about cooking pasta.\n\nBy\n\n[Laurel Randolph](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/laurel-randolph-5194532)\n\n![Laurel Randolph]()\n\n![Laurel Randolph](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/fTyK6lJWGudeyhKX15eBYWvZ8IQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-LaurelRandolph-98d7d28e116c4268ae452e0601664c15.jpg)\n\n[Laurel Randolph](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/laurel-randolph-5194532)\n\nLaurel has over 10 years of experience developing recipes and writing about food. She is the author of 4 cookbooks, including the bestselling \"The Instant Pot Electric Cookbook.\"\n\nLearn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nPublished June 10, 2023\n\n![Laurel Randolph]()\n\n![Laurel Randolph](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/mPDMNUaZsLak5P3esgDXX9itoII=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-LaurelRandolph-98d7d28e116c4268ae452e0601664c15.jpg)\n\nClose\n\n![pasta in a pot of cold water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/vhGfQuVIrO--bFbZ6ulqLtnU1Nk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Cook-Pasta-in-Cold-Water-LEAD-1-4efa7e1295b243a0912cd8e7913ac2ba.jpg)\n\n![pasta in a pot of cold water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/vhGfQuVIrO--bFbZ6ulqLtnU1Nk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Cook-Pasta-in-Cold-Water-LEAD-1-4efa7e1295b243a0912cd8e7913ac2ba.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Photo Illustrations by Sarah Crowder \/ Laurel Randolph\n\nThere are few times in life when the clock seems to stop. One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life.\n\nThen I [saw a tip](https:\/\/www.americastestkitchen.com\/cooksillustrated\/articles\/7181-start-pasta-in-cold-water) that you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big [pot of boiling water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-way-to-cook-pasta-experts-11810646), you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil.\n\nThis is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test.\n\n![A wooden spoon holding short pasta above a pan of boiling water.]()\n\n![A wooden spoon holding short pasta above a pan of boiling water.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/ZxlpiimhE_RzMt2syyPyI-h0wqs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Winter-Greens-Pasta-METHOD-4-68c32c36e4944e6487400b88383979b7.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Alison Bickel\n## How to Make Pasta In Cold Water\nHere’s what you need:\n\n- Pasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less\n- Water, as needed (around a quart)\n- Salt, for seasoning the water\n\nInstead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan.\n\nAdd enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. Add salt and turn the heat to medium-high.\n\nOnce the water begins to boil, give the pasta a stir. Cook until al dente, ensuring the pasta stays largely submerged. My squiggly pasta took about 6 minutes after it came to a boil (it calls for 12 minutes on the box), so check early and often. Once you know the timing for your favorite pasta shapes, make a note for next time.\n\n![Tongs Lifting Spaghetti from Pot of Boiling Water for No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta]()\n\n![Tongs Lifting Spaghetti from Pot of Boiling Water for No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/43_k6Sqawf_m-YaM0R8gcKLbpik=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-No-Cook-Tomato-Sauce-METHOD-06-5b1df73bf7f743659f8af866c496d5e0.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Sarah Tane\n## What I Like About This Method\nBecause there’s less water to boil and the pasta starts cooking earlier, this method really does save time. **When compared to boiling a big pot of water, it’s almost half the time.** That is a real win in my book.\n\nI also couldn’t tell the finished pasta apart from traditionally cooked pasta. You can still achieve al dente, you just have to keep testing the pasta for doneness and figure out the timing since it will be shorter than the time on the box. After the water comes to a boil, I’d start checking for doneness halfway through the prescribed cook time on the box.\n\nIn addition to saving water, this method also creates super-charged, extra-starchy pasta water. It’s great for binding sauces and helps to make mixtures creamy.\n\nAs someone who hates waiting for a big pot to boil, I’m excited to have found this new-to-me method. 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One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life.\n\nThen I [saw a tip](https:\/\/www.americastestkitchen.com\/cooksillustrated\/articles\/7181-start-pasta-in-cold-water) that you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big [pot of boiling water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-way-to-cook-pasta-experts-11810646), you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil.\n\nThis is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test.\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Alison Bickel\n\n## How to Make Pasta In Cold Water\nHere’s what you need:\n\n- Pasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less\n- Water, as needed (around a quart)\n- Salt, for seasoning the water\n\nInstead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan.\n\nAdd enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. 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Boilerpipe Text	There are few times in life when the clock seems to stop. One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life. Then I saw a tip that you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big pot of boiling water , you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil. This is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel How to Make Pasta In Cold Water Here’s what you need: Pasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less Water, as needed (around a quart) Salt, for seasoning the water Instead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. Add salt and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the water begins to boil, give the pasta a stir. Cook until al dente, ensuring the pasta stays largely submerged. My squiggly pasta took about 6 minutes after it came to a boil (it calls for 12 minutes on the box), so check early and often. Once you know the timing for your favorite pasta shapes, make a note for next time. Simply Recipes / Sarah Tane What I Like About This Method Because there’s less water to boil and the pasta starts cooking earlier, this method really does save time. When compared to boiling a big pot of water, it’s almost half the time. That is a real win in my book. I also couldn’t tell the finished pasta apart from traditionally cooked pasta. You can still achieve al dente, you just have to keep testing the pasta for doneness and figure out the timing since it will be shorter than the time on the box. After the water comes to a boil, I’d start checking for doneness halfway through the prescribed cook time on the box. In addition to saving water, this method also creates super-charged, extra-starchy pasta water. It’s great for binding sauces and helps to make mixtures creamy. As someone who hates waiting for a big pot to boil, I’m excited to have found this new-to-me method. It might just become my new go-to way to cook pasta.
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Learn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines) Published June 10, 2023 ![Laurel Randolph]() ![Laurel Randolph](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/mPDMNUaZsLak5P3esgDXX9itoII=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SRHeadshots-LaurelRandolph-98d7d28e116c4268ae452e0601664c15.jpg) Close ![pasta in a pot of cold water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/vhGfQuVIrO--bFbZ6ulqLtnU1Nk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Cook-Pasta-in-Cold-Water-LEAD-1-4efa7e1295b243a0912cd8e7913ac2ba.jpg) ![pasta in a pot of cold water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/vhGfQuVIrO--bFbZ6ulqLtnU1Nk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Cook-Pasta-in-Cold-Water-LEAD-1-4efa7e1295b243a0912cd8e7913ac2ba.jpg) Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Sarah Crowder / Laurel Randolph There are few times in life when the clock seems to stop. One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life. Then I [saw a tip](https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/7181-start-pasta-in-cold-water) that you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big [pot of boiling water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-way-to-cook-pasta-experts-11810646), you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil. This is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test. ![A wooden spoon holding short pasta above a pan of boiling water.]() ![A wooden spoon holding short pasta above a pan of boiling water.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/ZxlpiimhE_RzMt2syyPyI-h0wqs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Winter-Greens-Pasta-METHOD-4-68c32c36e4944e6487400b88383979b7.jpg) Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel ## How to Make Pasta In Cold Water Here’s what you need: - Pasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less - Water, as needed (around a quart) - Salt, for seasoning the water Instead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. Add salt and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the water begins to boil, give the pasta a stir. Cook until al dente, ensuring the pasta stays largely submerged. My squiggly pasta took about 6 minutes after it came to a boil (it calls for 12 minutes on the box), so check early and often. Once you know the timing for your favorite pasta shapes, make a note for next time. ![Tongs Lifting Spaghetti from Pot of Boiling Water for No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta]() ![Tongs Lifting Spaghetti from Pot of Boiling Water for No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/43_k6Sqawf_m-YaM0R8gcKLbpik=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-No-Cook-Tomato-Sauce-METHOD-06-5b1df73bf7f743659f8af866c496d5e0.jpg) Simply Recipes / Sarah Tane ## What I Like About This Method Because there’s less water to boil and the pasta starts cooking earlier, this method really does save time. When compared to boiling a big pot of water, it’s almost half the time. That is a real win in my book. I also couldn’t tell the finished pasta apart from traditionally cooked pasta. You can still achieve al dente, you just have to keep testing the pasta for doneness and figure out the timing since it will be shorter than the time on the box. After the water comes to a boil, I’d start checking for doneness halfway through the prescribed cook time on the box. In addition to saving water, this method also creates super-charged, extra-starchy pasta water. It’s great for binding sauces and helps to make mixtures creamy. As someone who hates waiting for a big pot to boil, I’m excited to have found this new-to-me method. It might just become my new go-to way to cook pasta. 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Readable Markdown	There are few times in life when the clock seems to stop. One is the last day of school before summer, when it seems like the bell will never ring. Another is when you do something embarrassing and other people see it—the few seconds of humiliation seem to last an eternity. And finally, when you’re waiting on a big pot of water to boil. Those moments have been some of the longest minutes of my life. Then I [saw a tip](https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/7181-start-pasta-in-cold-water) that you can cook pasta starting in cold water, saving time and water in the process. Instead of adding pasta to a big [pot of boiling water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-way-to-cook-pasta-experts-11810646), you combine the cold water, salt, and pasta all at one time and bring it to a boil. This is counter to every set of instructions on every box of pasta I have ever read. Aren’t you supposed to cook pasta in a giant pot of salty water? Won’t an Italian grandma come revoke my pasta-cooking rights if I forsake this sacred tradition? My desire to save time won out over these concerns, and I put this method to the test. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel ## How to Make Pasta In Cold Water Here’s what you need: - Pasta of your choice, preferably a pound or less - Water, as needed (around a quart) - Salt, for seasoning the water Instead of boiling a cauldron of water and then adding the pasta, add your pasta to a large saucepan or a deep, wide skillet. The size of your pan depends on what you have handy and your pasta shape. If you’re making a long noodle like spaghetti, use a large skillet that is big enough to submerge the entire pasta. I tested a weird little squiggly shape (yes, that is the proper name) and used a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover the pasta by about an inch. This will be somewhere around a quart for a pound of pasta, but it depends on the pasta, pan, and how much you’re making. Add salt and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the water begins to boil, give the pasta a stir. Cook until al dente, ensuring the pasta stays largely submerged. My squiggly pasta took about 6 minutes after it came to a boil (it calls for 12 minutes on the box), so check early and often. Once you know the timing for your favorite pasta shapes, make a note for next time. Simply Recipes / Sarah Tane ## What I Like About This Method Because there’s less water to boil and the pasta starts cooking earlier, this method really does save time. When compared to boiling a big pot of water, it’s almost half the time. That is a real win in my book. I also couldn’t tell the finished pasta apart from traditionally cooked pasta. You can still achieve al dente, you just have to keep testing the pasta for doneness and figure out the timing since it will be shorter than the time on the box. After the water comes to a boil, I’d start checking for doneness halfway through the prescribed cook time on the box. In addition to saving water, this method also creates super-charged, extra-starchy pasta water. It’s great for binding sauces and helps to make mixtures creamy. As someone who hates waiting for a big pot to boil, I’m excited to have found this new-to-me method. It might just become my new go-to way to cook pasta.
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