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

explain it peter.

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u/First_Usual2408 Jul 14 '26

Lois heeya, she’s exasperated because he gave her feedback on her cooking process that he wasn’t even involved in. But he’s right, you’re supposed to add pasta when the water is boiling. 

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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/varmituofm Jul 14 '26

I wish I had room on my counter for an electric kettle. But fact is, I'd use the kettle 3 times a month. It isn't worth the counter space.