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Calculated Shard: 32 (from laksa043)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa032.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.tasteofhome.com/article/cold-water-pasta/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/cold-water-pasta/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cold-water-pasta\/","crawl_time":1774904506,"first_indexed_time":1702093129,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,tasteofhome!www,\/article\/cold-water-pasta\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10228571909016460632","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Does the Cold-Water Pasta Hack Work? We Put It to the Test","meta_descriptions":["Experts says the cold-water pasta hack saves water and time. We put the cold-water method to the test to find out. (Spoiler: It does work!)"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"I hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong\n; I love \neating\npasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping\nthat you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly\ncooking pasta\n.\nThankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method.\nWhat makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time\nin half,\nas well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook?\nAccording to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself.\nWhat is the cold-water pasta method?\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3)\nThis method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection.\nUsing guidelines from\nAmerica’s Test Kitchen\nfor the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method:\nAdd 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1\/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water.\nTurn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil.\nCook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes.\nThe process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try.\nDoes the cold-water pasta hack work?\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\nThe short answer: yes.\nThe long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid.\nThe cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the\npasta shapes\nyou’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect\nal dente\ntexture.\nI also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect.\nThe concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always\nseason your pasta water\nwith salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta.\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\nIn conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of\npasta water\n(it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic\npasta mistakes\n!\nThe cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite\npasta recipes\nyou’ll try it with first.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cold-water-pasta\/#content)\n\n![]()\n\nMENU\n\n[![Taste of Home Logo](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/toh-interior-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/)\n\n[LOGIN](https:\/\/auth.tasteofhome.com\/oauth2\/authorize?client_id=2dfc66ec-2722-46dd-af5d-047eb8101264&response_type=code&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofhome.com%2Farticle%2Fcold-water-pasta%2F)\n\n[JOIN](https:\/\/auth.tasteofhome.com\/oauth2\/register?client_id=2dfc66ec-2722-46dd-af5d-047eb8101264&response_type=code&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofhome.com%2Farticle%2Fcold-water-pasta%2F)\n\nMY ACCOUNT\n\n- [My Recipe Box](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipe-box\/)\n- [My Newsletters](https:\/\/mcvd10xz4w8m18crmscs0lb-18c1.pub.sfmc-content.com\/qmdey2qfons?bn=TasteofHome)\n- [My 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Home\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/news\/)\n\n[Trends](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/news\/trends\/)\n# I Tested the Cold-Water Pasta Hack—Here’s What I Found Out\n![I Tested the Cold-Water Pasta Hack—Here’s What I Found Out](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8241_KSedit_FT.jpg)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\n\n![Kiersten Hickman](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kh-headshotsquare-Kiersten-Hickman.jpg?resize=200,200)\n\nBy [Kiersten Hickman](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/kiersten-hickman\/)\n\n[Taste of Home's Editorial Process](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/about-taste-of-home\/)\n\nUpdated on Mar. 05, 2025\n\n[Save Saved Saving](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cold-water-pasta\/)\n\nDoes the cold-water pasta hack really save water and time? We tested the theory to find out.\n\nI hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong; I love *eating* pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly [cooking pasta](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-pasta\/).\n\nThankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method.\n\nWhat makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time *in half,* as well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook?\n\nAccording to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself.\n\n## What is the cold-water pasta method?\n![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in Skillet, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8155_DSCF8200_DSCF8202_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3)\n\nThis method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection.\n\nUsing guidelines from [America’s Test Kitchen](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CyioLtXLoIt\/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==) for the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method:\n\n1. Add 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1\/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water.\n2. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil.\n3. Cook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes.\n\nThe process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try.\n\n## Does the cold-water pasta hack work?\n![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in a Large Pot, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8218_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\n\nThe short answer: yes.\n\nThe long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid.\n\nThe cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the [pasta shapes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes\/) you’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect [al dente](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-al-dente\/) texture.\n\nI also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect.\n\nThe concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always [season your pasta water](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-season-pasta-water\/) with salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta.\n\n![Spaghetti Pasta in Ceramic Plates with Forks with Labels, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_Pasta-Comparison-COLD-WATER-ON-RIGHT_KSedit-with-Labels.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\n\nIn conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of [pasta water](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/why-save-pasta-water\/) (it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic [pasta mistakes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pasta-mistakes\/)\\!\n\nThe cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite [pasta recipes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/incredible-5-star-pasta-recipes\/) you’ll try it with first.\n\nAuthor\n\nKiersten Hickman\n\nKiersten is a journalist and content strategist with a main focus on nutrition, health and wellness coverage. 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Don’t get me wrong; I love *eating* pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly [cooking pasta](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-pasta\/).\n\nThankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method.\n\nWhat makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time *in half,* as well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook?\n\nAccording to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself.\n\n## What is the cold-water pasta method?\n![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in Skillet, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8155_DSCF8200_DSCF8202_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3)\n\nThis method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection.\n\nUsing guidelines from [America’s Test Kitchen](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CyioLtXLoIt\/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==) for the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method:\n\n1. Add 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1\/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water.\n2. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil.\n3. Cook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes.\n\nThe process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try.\n\n## Does the cold-water pasta hack work?\n![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in a Large Pot, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8218_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\n\nThe short answer: yes.\n\nThe long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid.\n\nThe cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the [pasta shapes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes\/) you’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect [al dente](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-al-dente\/) texture.\n\nI also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect.\n\nThe concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always [season your pasta water](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-season-pasta-water\/) with salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta.\n\n![Spaghetti Pasta in Ceramic Plates with Forks with Labels, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_Pasta-Comparison-COLD-WATER-ON-RIGHT_KSedit-with-Labels.jpg?fit=680%2C454)\n\nKiersten Hickman for Taste of Home\n\nIn conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of [pasta water](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/why-save-pasta-water\/) (it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic [pasta mistakes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pasta-mistakes\/)\\!\n\nThe cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite [pasta recipes](https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/incredible-5-star-pasta-recipes\/) you’ll try it with first.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	I hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong ; I love eating pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly cooking pasta . Thankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method. What makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time in half, as well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook? According to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself. What is the cold-water pasta method? Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3) This method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection. Using guidelines from America’s Test Kitchen for the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method: Add 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil. Cook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes. The process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try. Does the cold-water pasta hack work? Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home The short answer: yes. The long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid. The cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the pasta shapes you’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect al dente texture. I also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect. The concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always season your pasta water with salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta. Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home In conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of pasta water (it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic pasta mistakes ! The cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite pasta recipes you’ll try it with first.
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Does the cold-water pasta hack really save water and time? We tested the theory to find out. I hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong; I love eating pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly [cooking pasta](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-cook-pasta/). Thankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method. What makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time in half, as well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook? According to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself. ## What is the cold-water pasta method? ![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in Skillet, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8155_DSCF8200_DSCF8202_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3) This method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection. Using guidelines from [America’s Test Kitchen](https://www.instagram.com/p/CyioLtXLoIt/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==) for the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method: 1. Add 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water. 2. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil. 3. Cook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes. The process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try. ## Does the cold-water pasta hack work? ![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in a Large Pot, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8218_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home The short answer: yes. The long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid. The cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the [pasta shapes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes/) you’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect [al dente](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-al-dente/) texture. I also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect. The concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always [season your pasta water](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-season-pasta-water/) with salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta. ![Spaghetti Pasta in Ceramic Plates with Forks with Labels, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_Pasta-Comparison-COLD-WATER-ON-RIGHT_KSedit-with-Labels.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home In conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of [pasta water](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/why-save-pasta-water/) (it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic [pasta mistakes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/pasta-mistakes/)\! The cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite [pasta recipes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/incredible-5-star-pasta-recipes/) you’ll try it with first. Author Kiersten Hickman Kiersten is a journalist and content strategist with a main focus on nutrition, health and wellness coverage. She specializes in debunking myths about nutrition and food, especially in her weekly Substack newsletter, "Forkful." Her work has been featured in publications including Taste of Home, Reader's Digest, Bustle, Buzzfeed and Eat This, Not Th... 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Readable Markdown	I hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong; I love eating pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the art of perfectly [cooking pasta](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-cook-pasta/). Thankfully the internet is full of nifty hacks, and of course there’s a hack for cooking pasta: the cold-water pasta method. What makes this particular hack so special? Experts (like Alton Brown) claim that using the cold-water pasta hack will cut the cooking time in half, as well as reduce the amount of water you use. Think about it. How many times have you filled up your pot more than halfway with water, only to drain most of it later? Does pasta really need that much water to cook? According to the cold-water pasta hack, the answer is no. I had to test the method myself. ## What is the cold-water pasta method? ![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in Skillet, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8155_DSCF8200_DSCF8202_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home (3) This method has you start your pasta in cold water and then cook it to perfection. Using guidelines from [America’s Test Kitchen](https://www.instagram.com/p/CyioLtXLoIt/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==) for the cold-water pasta hack, here’s how I tested this method: 1. Add 8 to 16 ounces of pasta to a 12-inch skillet, along with 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 quart of cold water. 2. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and wait for the water to start steaming; this should take about two to three minutes. Stir the pasta occasionally as the water temperature continues to rise, coming to a boil. 3. Cook the pasta to your desired doneness, continuing to stir occasionally. The entire process should take 13 to 15 minutes. The process seemed too good to be true. Fifteen minutes is all you need, and you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta? I was skeptical, so I decided to give it a try. ## Does the cold-water pasta hack work? ![Boiling Spaghetti Pasta in a Large Pot, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_DSCF8218_KSedit.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home The short answer: yes. The long answer: I decided to try the cold-water pasta hack side-by-side with the typical method of boiling pasta in a pot to see if the claims to save time and water were valid. The cold-water pasta hack cut the cooking time nearly in half. Boiling water in a pot not only used double the amount of water, but it took 22 minutes from start to finish. While I do think the timing will depend on the [pasta shapes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes/) you’re cooking, it only took 13 minutes for 8 ounces of spaghetti to reach a perfect [al dente](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-al-dente/) texture. I also found that the texture of the pasta was more satisfactory when compared to the pasta made using the usual boiling water method. When I boil water before adding the pasta, it’s harder to gauge when the pasta is done. You have to keep testing it to make sure it’s at the right consistency, and I never seem to get it right. Yet for the cold-water method, I found that when the water was significantly reduced at around 12 minutes, the pasta looked almost ready to drain. I gave it a quick taste test, and it was perfect. The concentrated salt-to-water ratio gave this pasta even more taste compared to the usual boiling water method. Yes, you should always [season your pasta water](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-season-pasta-water/) with salt; it helps give your pasta taste. With the specific measurements this hack calls for, I found the taste of the cold-water pasta was superior to the boiled-water pasta. ![Spaghetti Pasta in Ceramic Plates with Forks with Labels, Does The Cold Water Pasta Hack Work?](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Does-the-Cold-Water-Pasta-Hack-Work_Kiersten-Hickman-for-TOH_Pasta-Comparison-COLD-WATER-ON-RIGHT_KSedit-with-Labels.jpg?fit=680%2C454) Kiersten Hickman for Taste of Home In conclusion, I’m a convert. Unless the recipe I’m cooking calls for a significant amount of [pasta water](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/why-save-pasta-water/) (it helps with thickening sauces), I will absolutely be using the cold-water pasta hack moving forward. No more tragic [pasta mistakes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/pasta-mistakes/)\! The cold-water hack saves water and time, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. Now it’s time to decide which of your favorite [pasta recipes](https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/incredible-5-star-pasta-recipes/) you’ll try it with first.
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