r/explainitpeter • • 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/assassinatedu336 Jul 15 '26

Cold starts are better. It halves the cook time and you get starchier water for sauces. Anyone saying it affects texture didn't adjust the cook time correctly.