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How to Salt Water

pasta noodles that have been cooked in salted water being pulled out of a pot with tongs
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt (see Note)
  • 1 pound dry pasta

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with the water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Stir in the salt. Return the water to a boil.

  2. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally, reducing the heat to medium-high if it starts to boil over, about 9-11 minutes.

  3. Using a colander, drain the pasta. Serve immediately.


Note: If using Diamond Crystal salt increase to 1½ tablespoons.