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My pasta water epiphany after years of bland noodles
I always thought a little salt in the boiling water was enough for pasta. Then I saw a chef on TV say it should taste like the sea, so I tried a big spoonful. The flavor was night and day, and now I never skimp on salt when cooking pasta. It made me realize that small steps in cooking can have a big impact on taste.
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violap427mo ago
Try using kosher salt instead of table salt for your pasta water. The bigger grains make the saltiness more even and improve the pasta texture. It's a simple switch that ups your noodle game.
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derek9987mo ago
But doesn't it dissolve slower, too?
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hill.margaret7mo ago
Reminds me of the time I grabbed the wrong box from the pantry. Ended up with pasta that tasted like the sea, but not in a good way. My dinner guest still brings it up, usually when salt is mentioned.
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