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When to salt pasta: will not stick together and fall apart

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How to cook and when to salt pasta. Source: depositphotos.com

Pasta is a dish that can be cooked deliciously and on a budget with minced meat, tuna, meat, stew, cheese, or fillet. However not everyone knows how to cook this product properly, and as a result, the pasta is boiled and becomes very soft.

The FoodOboz editorial team has gathered information and will tell you how to cook pasta correctly and when to salt it to make it tasty and not stick together.

How to cook and when to salt pasta correctly

Some people are used to adding salt to cold water before cooking, while others add salt to cooked pasta. But both options are not correct. According to experienced housewives, salt helps the product to cook evenly and at the same time remain moderately hard. While pasta without salt will turn out too bland.

How to cook pasta so it doesn't stick together

Ideally, when cooking this side dish, you should add salt, and a few teaspoons of sunflower oil, and be sure to calculate the correct proportions of water. This way, the pasta will not stick together and will not boil over.

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So, you need to add salt to boiling water and wait for it to absorb it. Only then should you add the pasta. Be sure to stir them afterward to prevent them from sticking together. The optimal proportions are 1 liter of water/8-10 g of salt.

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