143 Reviews of Perfect Pasta With No Watching and No Sweating

From: MizzNezz

On Jun 8, 2002

Thanks for the great idea!! I made spaghetti using this method. It came out perfect. I was worried it would stick together--NOT! It was just great, freed up a burner, and NO steam in the kitchen! How in the world did you discover this?? Thanks a lot, will always do it this way!!

From: Dee514

On Jun 6, 2002

I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about cooking pasta this way. Gave it a try tonight (used rotelle pasta), and they came out perfect, without watching the pot! Thanks for the tip.

From: Vell

On Jun 30, 2002

I have made my pasta this way for decades. I believe I first learned about it when I was cooking part-time in an Italian restaurant when I was in college. I do add about a teaspoon of olive oil to the boiling water to help prevent any clumping, even when cold. Completely unrelated but this is how I cook corn on the cob also — with NO salt in the water but a teaspoon of sugar instead.

From: Jo Ann L

On Jun 30, 2002

I've been cooking pasta this way for years, having found the tip in a column on ways of saving energy. Just fyi, I allow 5 minutes for angel hair. If you like it al dente, probably 4 minutes would be better.

From: debbie mc

On Jul 25, 2002

Hey this also work's for hard-boiled egg's.......when the water comes to a boil take off the stove put the lid on and wait 15 minute's, perfect HARD-BOILED EGG'S EVERY TIME... DEBDEBZ

From: Bergy

On Jun 8, 2002

I used this with Fettuccini for three persons and it was perfectly cooked, added sundried tomatoe pesto sauce right after I drained the pasta into the pot put the lid back on and presto perfect pasta no muss no fuss - of course I added some parmesan when serving. Thanks Margaret for a real no watch recipe that works

From: Tebo

On Jun 30, 2002

I don't believe this. When I first tasted the pasta I thought it was not cooked. I then realized I've always overcooked pasta and was now enjoying it the way it should be!! I'm sold and this is how I'll always cook pasta now. Thank you very much Margaret3.

From: Myrna in London

On Jul 3, 2002

Margaret3...irrespective of how many other folk knew of this method...thank YOU sincerely for posting it here for those of us who have never heard of this ingenious approach. Over the last few days I have been finding the heat nearly unbearable and not having to stand in front of a dementedly boiling pot of pasta was truly a wee slice of heaven. Bless you.

From: Julesong

On Jun 10, 2002

I've made pasta this way and yes, it does work! We also have to make our rice in this manner because we have a gas stove - otherwise the rice burns.

From: KerryD

On Jun 30, 2002

The benefit is not just cutting down the heat in the kitchen, it turns out great pasta!