15 minutes
A guide to cooking dried pasta to achieve the perfect al dente texture, ensuring a firm yet tender bite every time.
Water should taste almost as salty as seawater to properly season the pasta.
Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta.
Start tasting a few minutes early for the 'al dente' stage.
Choose high-quality dried pasta made with 100% durum wheat semolina for better texture and flavor.
Return pasta to the pot on low heat, add sauce and pasta water to emulsify and cling to the pasta.
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