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Calculated Shard: 129 (from laksa023)

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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/when-to-rinse-pasta-italian-chef-11903712\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplyrecipes.com/when-to-rinse-pasta-italian-chef-11903712\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/when-to-rinse-pasta-italian-chef-11903712","crawl_time":1776052691,"first_indexed_time":1772479424,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,simplyrecipes!www,\/when-to-rinse-pasta-italian-chef-11903712 s443","src_root_hash":"9300760717581390129","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Only Time You Should Rinse Pasta, According to an Italian Chef","meta_descriptions":["According to an Italian chef, pasta should only be rinsed if you're making pasta salad. Otherwise, rinsing will rid the noodles of the starch, which helps sauce cling to them."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Sometimes being clingy is a good thing.\nBy\nAlexandra Emanuelli\nAlexandra Emanuelli is an award-winning food writer and journalist with over a decade of experience writing and editing about the culinary world. She has contributed to major publications like HuffPost, Southern Living, The Spruce Eats, Everyday Health, and Simply Recipes.\nPublished March 02, 2026\nSimply Recipes \/ Getty Images\nKey Takeaways\nFor pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping.\nBut most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles.\nSalting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles.\nI may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not\nmolto bene\n.\nIt wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on\ncooking the pasta\n.) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended.\nShould You Ever Rinse Your Pasta?\n\"When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch,\" explains\nIvan Beacco\n, chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. \"That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be.\"\nRinsing is a big no for most\npasta dishes\n, especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl.\nBut, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception:\npasta salad\n.\nSimply Recipes \/ Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek\nWhy You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad\n\"When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move,\" says Beacco. \"It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process.\" Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds.\nOnce you've cooked the noodles for\npasta salad\n, drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick.\nTips for Making a Better Pasta Salad\nFor the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions:\nGo shy of al dente:\n\"Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush,\" he explains.\nPasta shape matters\n: Beacco suggests choosing a\nshort shape\nthat can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta.\nDon't skimp on salt:\nSpoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to\nseason the pasta water\nlike the sea: \"This is your one shot at getting flavor\ninside\nthe pasta.\"","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/when-to-rinse-pasta-italian-chef-11903712#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\/quick-general-tsos-chicken-recipe-11918844)\n  - [Recipe Round-up](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-weeknight-dinner-recipes-11923472)\n  - [Surprise Me\\!](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/sohla-el-waylly-slop-dinner-review-11934049)\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  - [Tips & Techniques](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-tips-and-techniques-5090748)\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  - [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# The Only Time You Should Rinse Pasta, According to an Italian Chef\nSometimes being clingy is a good thing.\n\nBy\n\n[Alexandra Emanuelli](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/alexandra-emanuelli-8709776)\n\n![Alexandra Emanuelli]()\n\n![Alexandra Emanuelli](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Akaywal0F9p7Ou7ac7icj1Kom-Y=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg)\n\n[Alexandra Emanuelli](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/alexandra-emanuelli-8709776)\n\nAlexandra Emanuelli is an award-winning food writer and journalist with over a decade of experience writing and editing about the culinary world. She has contributed to major publications like HuffPost, Southern Living, The Spruce Eats, Everyday Health, and Simply Recipes.\n\nLearn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nPublished March 02, 2026\n\n![Alexandra Emanuelli]()\n\n![Alexandra Emanuelli](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/WU2g87QUTueMm-l_SoMqhXS8ecA=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg)\n\nClose\n\n![Person rinsing penne pasta in a colander under running water in a kitchen sink](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/bLgsrRkRXBbVJQuBT4GYsjKMnhY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-1-fa07d246368745bdad4034bc2095c06c.jpg)\n\n![Person rinsing penne pasta in a colander under running water in a kitchen sink](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/bLgsrRkRXBbVJQuBT4GYsjKMnhY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-1-fa07d246368745bdad4034bc2095c06c.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Getty Images\n\n### Key Takeaways\n- For pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping.\n- But most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles.\n- Salting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles.\n\nI may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not *molto bene*.\n\nIt wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on [cooking the pasta](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/how-to-make-perfect-pasta-chef-tips-11848808).) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended.\n\n## Should You Ever Rinse Your Pasta?\n\"When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch,\" explains [Ivan Beacco](https:\/\/redinsideculinary.com\/the-chefs\/), chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. \"That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be.\"\n\nRinsing is a big no for most [pasta dishes](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/five-star-pasta-recipes-11864885), especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl.\n\nBut, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception: [pasta salad](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/grinder-pasta-salad-recipe-11740127).\n\n![A plate of pasta salad with a fork]()\n\n![A plate of pasta salad with a fork](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Sn5987MJ8IRxJzvJngtL_lB8Ndc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-4-ff3de9dbdb354062a671f55dcb03f8fb.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek\n## Why You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad\n\"When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move,\" says Beacco. \"It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process.\" Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds.\n\nOnce you've cooked the noodles for [pasta salad](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/greek_pasta_salad\/), drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick.\n\n## Tips for Making a Better Pasta Salad\nFor the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions:\n\n- **Go shy of al dente:** \"Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush,\" he explains.\n- **Pasta shape matters**: Beacco suggests choosing a [short shape](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-pasta-for-mac-and-cheese-experts-8746480) that can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta.\n- **Don't skimp on salt:** Spoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to [season the pasta water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/when-to-salt-pasta-water-barilla-8609252) like the sea: \"This is your one shot at getting flavor *inside* the pasta.\"\n\nExplore More:\n\n- [In The Kitchen](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n- [Cooking Tips & Techniques](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-tips-and-techniques-5090748)\n\n[![Chickpeas in a colander under running water]() ![Chickpeas in a colander under running 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She has contributed to major publications like HuffPost, Southern Living, The Spruce Eats, Everyday Health, and Simply Recipes.\n\nPublished March 02, 2026\n\n![Alexandra Emanuelli](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/WU2g87QUTueMm-l_SoMqhXS8ecA=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Getty Images\n\n### Key Takeaways\n- For pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping.\n- But most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles.\n- Salting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles.\n\nI may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not *molto bene*.\n\nIt wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on [cooking the pasta](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/how-to-make-perfect-pasta-chef-tips-11848808).) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended.\n\n## Should You Ever Rinse Your Pasta?\n\"When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch,\" explains [Ivan Beacco](https:\/\/redinsideculinary.com\/the-chefs\/), chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. \"That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be.\"\n\nRinsing is a big no for most [pasta dishes](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/five-star-pasta-recipes-11864885), especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl.\n\nBut, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception: [pasta salad](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/grinder-pasta-salad-recipe-11740127).\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek\n\n## Why You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad\n\"When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move,\" says Beacco. \"It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process.\" Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds.\n\nOnce you've cooked the noodles for [pasta salad](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/greek_pasta_salad\/), drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick.\n\n## Tips for Making a Better Pasta Salad\nFor the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions:\n\n- **Go shy of al dente:** \"Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush,\" he explains.\n- **Pasta shape matters**: Beacco suggests choosing a [short shape](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/best-pasta-for-mac-and-cheese-experts-8746480) that can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta.\n- **Don't skimp on salt:** Spoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to [season the pasta water](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/when-to-salt-pasta-water-barilla-8609252) like the sea: \"This is your one shot at getting flavor *inside* the pasta.\"","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Sometimes being clingy is a good thing. By Alexandra Emanuelli Alexandra Emanuelli is an award-winning food writer and journalist with over a decade of experience writing and editing about the culinary world. She has contributed to major publications like HuffPost, Southern Living, The Spruce Eats, Everyday Health, and Simply Recipes. Published March 02, 2026 Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways For pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping. But most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles. Salting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles. I may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not molto bene . It wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on cooking the pasta .) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended. Should You Ever Rinse Your Pasta? "When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch," explains Ivan Beacco , chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. "That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be." Rinsing is a big no for most pasta dishes , especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl. But, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception: pasta salad . Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Why You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad "When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move," says Beacco. "It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process." Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds. Once you've cooked the noodles for pasta salad , drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick. Tips for Making a Better Pasta Salad For the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions: Go shy of al dente: "Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush," he explains. Pasta shape matters : Beacco suggests choosing a short shape that can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta. Don't skimp on salt: Spoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to season the pasta water like the sea: "This is your one shot at getting flavor inside the pasta."
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Learn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines) Published March 02, 2026 ![Alexandra Emanuelli]() ![Alexandra Emanuelli](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/WU2g87QUTueMm-l_SoMqhXS8ecA=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg) Close ![Person rinsing penne pasta in a colander under running water in a kitchen sink](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/bLgsrRkRXBbVJQuBT4GYsjKMnhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-1-fa07d246368745bdad4034bc2095c06c.jpg) ![Person rinsing penne pasta in a colander under running water in a kitchen sink](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/bLgsrRkRXBbVJQuBT4GYsjKMnhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-1-fa07d246368745bdad4034bc2095c06c.jpg) Simply Recipes / Getty Images ### Key Takeaways - For pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping. - But most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles. - Salting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles. I may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not molto bene. It wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on [cooking the pasta](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-make-perfect-pasta-chef-tips-11848808).) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended. ## Should You Ever Rinse Your Pasta? "When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch," explains [Ivan Beacco](https://redinsideculinary.com/the-chefs/), chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. "That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be." Rinsing is a big no for most [pasta dishes](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/five-star-pasta-recipes-11864885), especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl. But, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception: [pasta salad](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/grinder-pasta-salad-recipe-11740127). ![A plate of pasta salad with a fork]() ![A plate of pasta salad with a fork](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Sn5987MJ8IRxJzvJngtL_lB8Ndc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/simply-recipes-rinse-pasta-lead-4-ff3de9dbdb354062a671f55dcb03f8fb.jpg) Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek ## Why You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad "When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move," says Beacco. "It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process." Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds. Once you've cooked the noodles for [pasta salad](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/greek_pasta_salad/), drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick. ## Tips for Making a Better Pasta Salad For the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions: - Go shy of al dente: "Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush," he explains. - Pasta shape matters: Beacco suggests choosing a [short shape](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-pasta-for-mac-and-cheese-experts-8746480) that can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta. - Don't skimp on salt: Spoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to [season the pasta water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/when-to-salt-pasta-water-barilla-8609252) like the sea: "This is your one shot at getting flavor inside the pasta." 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Readable Markdown	Sometimes being clingy is a good thing. By [Alexandra Emanuelli](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/alexandra-emanuelli-8709776) ![Alexandra Emanuelli](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Akaywal0F9p7Ou7ac7icj1Kom-Y=/200x200/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg) Alexandra Emanuelli is an award-winning food writer and journalist with over a decade of experience writing and editing about the culinary world. She has contributed to major publications like HuffPost, Southern Living, The Spruce Eats, Everyday Health, and Simply Recipes. Published March 02, 2026 ![Alexandra Emanuelli](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/WU2g87QUTueMm-l_SoMqhXS8ecA=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/alexandraemanuelliheadshot-c078d9fa9ca3471c87ff305ea33dedab.jpg) Simply Recipes / Getty Images ### Key Takeaways - For pasta salad, rinsing cools the noodles and prevents them from clumping. - But most pasta dishes benefit from skipping the rinse because starch helps sauce cling to noodles. - Salting pasta water is essential for adding flavor to the noodles. I may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it's not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not molto bene. It wasn't until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it's become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit. (The solution: I insist on [cooking the pasta](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-make-perfect-pasta-chef-tips-11848808).) And while you shouldn't rinse cooked pasta most of the time, there's one instance when it's not only acceptable, but recommended. ## Should You Ever Rinse Your Pasta? "When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch," explains [Ivan Beacco](https://redinsideculinary.com/the-chefs/), chef and owner of the Red Inside, originally from Trieste, Italy. "That starch is what helps sauce stick to the noodles like a clingy ex. Skip the rinse, and your pasta and sauce will hug it out like they were meant to be." Rinsing is a big no for most [pasta dishes](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/five-star-pasta-recipes-11864885), especially hot ones with rich tomato, butter, or creamy sauces. The natural starch released during boiling acts like culinary glue, binding the sauce to each noodle. When the pasta is rinsed, it becomes slippery and the sauces slide right off into the bottom of the bowl. But, is there ever a time when rinsing pasta actually makes sense? Surprisingly, yes. While the step is generally frowned upon, the pros agree there's one exception: [pasta salad](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/grinder-pasta-salad-recipe-11740127). Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek ## Why You Should Rinse Noodles For Pasta Salad "When you're making a pasta salad, especially one served cold, rinsing is actually considered a smart move," says Beacco. "It cools the pasta down quickly and stops the cooking process." Rinsing also prevents the noodles from clumping together, he adds. Once you've cooked the noodles for [pasta salad](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/greek_pasta_salad/), drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water, gently tossing them with your hands to ensure they're evenly cooled. Give the colander a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the other ingredients immediately or drizzle with a little olive oil so they don't stick. ## Tips for Making a Better Pasta Salad For the best pasta salad experience this summer, Beacco offers some foolproof suggestions: - Go shy of al dente: "Undercook your pasta by about a minute, especially if it's going to sit in dressing for awhile. It'll soak up flavor without turning to mush," he explains. - Pasta shape matters: Beacco suggests choosing a [short shape](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-pasta-for-mac-and-cheese-experts-8746480) that can hold onto dressing and extras, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette, and to avoid long pasta. - Don't skimp on salt: Spoken like a true chef, Beacco reminds cooks to [season the pasta water](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/when-to-salt-pasta-water-barilla-8609252) like the sea: "This is your one shot at getting flavor inside the pasta."
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