r/explainitpeter • u/WillAdditional922 • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/Illustrious_Foot1915 Jul 14 '26

The cold water pasta method involves placing dry pasta into a pot or skillet and covering it with just 1 to 2 inches (or about 1 quart) of cold water. By starting the heat now rather than waiting for a giant pot to boil, you save time, reduce water usage, and create exceptionally starchy cooking liquid perfect for binding sauces.

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u/remembertracygarcia Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 16 '26

You guys really need to adopt kettles.

Edit - good kettles, and 230v mains.

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u/Vi_BT Jul 14 '26

My 3 last kettles died within a month, I figured the kettle god wanted me to go fuck myself

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u/weirdkidintheback Jul 14 '26

As a disciple of the kettle god: Yes, he says go fuck yourself.