How To Properly Salt Your Pasta Water
Learn how to properly salt your pasta water with this 1:1:4 formula. It will definitely kick the flavor of your pasta up a delicious notch!
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- 4 quarts (16 cups) water
- 1 tablespoon regular table salt (or 1.5 tablespoons Kosher salt)
- 1 pound (uncooked) dry pasta
Steps
In a large stockpot, bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the salt.
Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat a bit if it starts to boil over, until the pasta is al dente.
Drain off the excess water.
Serve immediately, using your favorite pasta recipe.






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