FOOD NEWS
The Pasta Myth You Need To Stop Believing Immediately
BY ANGELA GERVASI
While pasta recipes typically begin with boiling a large pot of water, some food scientists have found that simmering pasta in smaller quantities of water can yield great results.
J. Kenji López-Alt of Serious Eats found that this method worked well, though it's crucial to give your pasta a couple of stirs to prevent sticking in the initial cooking stages.
This technique can also improve your pasta sauce. López-Alt explained that using a more modest quantity of water will yield starchier pasta water.
Starchy pasta water can smooth out your pasta sauce while adding creaminess, creating a velvety, glossy texture that will cling to your pasta.