Keep Pasta from Sticking Household Hint

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on December 20, 2005

Make sure you have a lot of water (never use less than six quarts, even if you are making a small amount of pasta), a big pot, and, most important, stir often. Also, always wait until the water is boiling before adding the pasta. Pouring even a small amount of olive oil in the cooking water may inhibit the normal release of starches in the pasta, but a dash of oil may be added to strained pasta before adding sauce to keep noodles from sticking.