Introduction

This page teaches you how to cook one serving of dry pasta (about 80–100 g). The guide includes clear steps, descriptive images, and ARIA attributes to make the page inclusive and accessible.

A pot of boiling water with pasta inside
Boiling pot — beginning of the cooking process.

Steps

  1. 1. Prepare the pot

    Fill a large pot with cold water — about 1 liter per 100 g of pasta. Add a pinch of salt if you like.

  2. 2. Bring the water to a boil

    Turn the heat to high and wait until the water reaches a rolling boil (steady bubbling). Using a lid can speed this up.

  3. 3. Add the pasta

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and stir to prevent sticking. Follow the cooking time on the package (usually 7–12 minutes).

    Person stirring pasta with a spoon in a pot
    Stirring helps prevent the pasta from sticking together.

  4. 4. Taste and drain

    Taste a piece to check the texture (al dente = firm to the bite). Once done, turn off the heat and drain the pasta using a safe colander.

  5. 5. Serve

    Return the pasta to the pot or a plate, add your favorite sauce or seasoning, and serve hot.

Conclusion

You’re done! With these five steps you can cook perfectly tender pasta. Adjust the amount of water and timing depending on your preferred texture and the brand of pasta.