1. Glencoe Visual Showcase Culinary Essentials

2. Use at least 1 gallon of water for each pound of in a large enough stockpot for the pasta to move around freely. 1 Boil Pasta Glencoe Visual Showcase 2 Add about 1 oz. of salt per gallon of water. Bring the water to a full boil and add the pasta. 3

3. Stir the pasta occasionally. This, plus convection, the large amount of water, and the small amount of pasta will keep the pasta from sticking together. 4 Boil Pasta Glencoe Visual Showcase

4. Test the pasta for doneness by taste. Pasta with a white line through it is not done all the way. 5 Boil Pasta Glencoe Visual Showcase 6 Drain the cooked pasta in a colander.

5. To serve immediately: do not cool or rinse. To serve later: rinse with cold, running tap water, drain, add a small amount of oil, and toss gently. To serve in a salad: let it cool before you mix it in. 7 Boil Pasta Glencoe Visual Showcase

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