But those seem tame compared to a more recent revelation: it turns out some chefs, including Alton Brown, swear by starting their pasta off in cold water. This, he claims, leads to “quicker cook times ...

You've probably heard the old adage "a watched pot never boils." But what if you didn’t have to watch…or even wait at all? Our assistant food editor (and pasta queen) Francesca Zani makes a strong ...

I hate cooking pasta. Don’t get me wrong; I love eating pasta. But waiting for water to boil, then cooking the pasta and hoping that you get that perfect al dente consistency? I have yet to master the ...

Impatient people have probably heard this adage a million times: “A watched pot never boils.” But what if you didn’t have to watch…or even wait at all? Delish Food Editor (and pasta queen) Francesca ...

1. Bring a soup pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or ...

Having lived in Italy for 18 years, I have picked up many, many tips and tricks for cooking pasta. When I first arrived, I had the assumption that many foreigners have, that all pasta is the same, ...