How much water does it take to cook pasta?

For a perfect pasta cooking, it is essential to pay attention to the relationship between quantity of pasta and waterused.

In general, the basic rule is to cook the pasta in plenty of water, calculating approximately 1 litre of water for every 100 g of pastaThis ensures even cooking, preventing the various shapes from sticking together.

However, if you prepare a smaller quantity than 500 g of pasta, the ratio changes: in this case it is advisable to use 4 litres of water for every 100 g of pasta, so as to maintain the ideal conditions for boiling and allow the pasta to move freely in the pan.

By following these proportions, the pasta will be cooked perfectly, evenly and with the right consistency, ready to be seasoned to perfection.

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