Sticky Pasta

[bradford702]

How do I keep the pasta from sticking together? Making spaghetti

 

[Cruz50]

Add a little olive oil to the water. I always add a little salt and olive oil.

 

[Cap33]

Make sure you have enough water. Stir when you add the pasta and then every couple of minutes after that.

Salt is a must for flavor. If you add oil to the water, your sauce will not stick to the pasta.

 

[brntorng]

Good suggestions above. Also make sure you're not overcooking it. Al dente is the ticket.

 

[IPoopOnWhoop]

Don't add oil. It will not do anything. Just make sure that you stir it every now and that there is plenty of water.

 

[DoobieWah]

1. Plenty of water.
2. Salt.
3. Al dente, (do not overcook)
4. Rinse in cold water when you drain it.
5. That is all.

 

[simihorn]

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[jimmyjazz]

There was a good article about Damian Mandola in the paper a few days ago. His business partner was quoted as saying

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[orange-explosion]

Don't overcook and toss with a little olive oil or butter (or throw it right in withe the sauce) as soon as you drain.

Oil in the water doesn't lubricate, but it does keep the pot from boiling over.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

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[S197HQQKEM]

Rinsing BAD!! no rinsing. I usually don't use sauce on my pasta just toss it with some butter or olive oil and garlic and maybe broccoli.