The Cold Water Pasta Hack - has anyone here tried this method for cooking pasta?

[Diamond_Dog]

Cooking pasta in a skillet starting out with cold water.

Supposed to take less time, use less water, and make better, tastier pasta.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/cold-water-pasta/

[MOMFUDSKI]

1. I will cook my next pasta just like that.

Thanks for the tip.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. YW, MOMFUDSKI!

Let us know if it works as described!

My hubby who used to be married to an Italian says this is a travesty!

[MOMFUDSKI]

5. lol

I will post when the deed is done. Thanks sgain

[viva la]

8. I know... i'm just imagining Lidia Bastianich's reaction....

I would think the pasta might absorb too much water.

Then again, I always start boiled potatoes in cold water.

[niyad]

3. Interesting. But, honestly, I have never had a problem telling when my pasta is

done (hint, when it comes to the surface). I only use about a third of the water called for, zbsolutely NO salt (allergic), and frequently either save the water for sauces, or put it in the garden.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. I buy the same spaghetti every time

And cook it in boiling water for exactly 11 minutes and it comes out fine every time . It does seem like a lot of water going to waste though. I don’t use salt either and don’t really miss it.

[MOMFUDSKI]

6. I have always taken a bite to check on

doneness. Never couldn’t figure out when it was done.

[maspaha]

7. This would be perfect for summer!

I usually avoid cooking pasta in the summer since the last thing my air conditioning needs is more heat and humidity. But, this cooking method sounds like maybe I could add pasta back to the summer menu.

Can’t wait to hear the results!

[Diamond_Dog]

12. You make a great point, maspaha.

I’m exactly the same - don’t want to add all that extra heat and humidity to my already too hot kitchen! (even with the a/c running). So I don’t cook pasta in the summer if I can help it!

[mitch96]

9. I just went down the youtube rabbit hole with this one. Looks like a keeper. I'll try it tomorrow! nt

[progree]

10. One can use an Instant Pot - 1 pound pasta + 5 cups water

I just use tap water which is room temperature usually.

Set cook time for 4 minutes, high pressure

(Preheat takes about 14 minutes so total time from start button to end is about 18 minutes).

Quick Release when done.

This with whole grain "elbows". I haven't tried spaghetti or other pasta yet.

[Warpy]

11. Looks like a bachelor recipe, honestly

One of those "I got a frypan for my burgers, but my girlfriend wants spaghetti" sort of thing.

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Yep you're right!

[Backseat Driver]

14. Guess I'll try it next time, but

Don't really have THAT problem - my "problem" more often when making a traditional presentation, is getting the sauce to adhere perfectly to the cooked, drained, re-wet with hot water, and double-drained pasta plated w/sauce on the top of the noodles (sauce is either too thick, too thin, or separates, so I'm often the heretic blaspheming chef and serve it "kid style," all chopped and mixed into the too-short-for-fork or spoon twirling strands of spaghetti. Instead, the sauce is all mixed up with shorter pieces as with shell, spiral, and penne shapes that grab the sauce in the hollows of the pasta and then sprinkled with "stinky feet" parmesan cheese. How does one tell when the sauce is just perfect on top of those long strands of spaghetii ???

[Phentex]

18. Why are you re wetting it?

Do you mean you rinse it after draining? Why? The sauce won't stick to it if it's wet. Some people want to add a drizzle of olive oil but that causes the same issue.

[Backseat Driver]

19. Ahhhh...that's the problem!

I guess I did it to actually remove the starchy water, and it gets cold and too sticky just sitting in the strainer waiting for its sauce....heheh, Thanks.

[Nittersing]

15. I've used a Pasta Fasta for years

I'm only cooking for one or two, so can't speak to larger portions, but I love that I can just pop it in the microwave and forget about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Pasta-Cooker-Original-Sticking/dp/B000YT2XOI?th=1

[mitch96]

16. I gave it a go today with soba noodles. Works a treat!! A keeper method..nt

[Diamond_Dog]

17. TY Mitch96!

I appreciate your sharing your experience! Now I want to try it too.