Cooked Spaghetti

Cooked Spaghetti

Tender spaghetti boiled to perfect al dente, the foundation for countless pasta dishes.

Total 12 min Makes 4 servings Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

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This basic method covers salting the water, timing the boil, and testing for al dente texture. Use it as the starting point for any pasta dish calling for cooked spaghetti.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

Method

  1. Fill a 6-quart saucepan with 4 quarts water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. Add the salt to the boiling water.

  3. Add the spaghetti to the pot, stirring immediately to prevent sticking.

  4. Boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.

  6. Toss the drained spaghetti with olive oil if not serving immediately, to prevent sticking.

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    Cooked Spaghetti

    This basic method covers salting the water, timing the boil, and testing for al dente texture. Use it as the starting point for any pasta dish calling for cooked spaghetti.

    12 min 4 servings 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound spaghetti
    • 4 quarts water
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

    Method

    1. 1

      Fill a 6-quart saucepan with 4 quarts water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

    2. 2

      Add the salt to the boiling water.

    3. 3

      Add the spaghetti to the pot, stirring immediately to prevent sticking.

    4. 4

      Boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

    5. 5

      Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.

    6. 6

      Toss the drained spaghetti with olive oil if not serving immediately, to prevent sticking.