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Step 1 of 8 · Weeknight Pasta Lab

Salt like the sea, not like a rumor

Salt like the sea, not like a rumor — step 1 of 8 in Weeknight Pasta Lab. For 200 g pasta (two portions), boil at least 2.5 litres of water. Add 1 Tbsp kosher salt after it boils.

Undercook in the pot. Finish in the pan.
Undercook in the pot. Finish in the pan.

Free food & cooking tip: Salt like the sea, not like a rumor (step 1 of 8 from "Weeknight Pasta Lab").

For 200 g pasta (two portions), boil at least 2.5 litres of water. Add 1 Tbsp kosher salt after it boils. The pasta itself should taste seasoned.

Start the sauce pan when the pasta goes in. Pull the pasta 1 minute before the package time. It finishes in the sauce and absorbs flavor instead of water.

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