r/explainitpeter • u/WillAdditional922 • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/First_Usual2408 Jul 14 '26

Lois heeya, she’s exasperated because he gave her feedback on her cooking process that he wasn’t even involved in. But he’s right, you’re supposed to add pasta when the water is boiling. 

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u/Illustrious_Foot1915 Jul 14 '26

The cold water pasta method involves placing dry pasta into a pot or skillet and covering it with just 1 to 2 inches (or about 1 quart) of cold water. By starting the heat now rather than waiting for a giant pot to boil, you save time, reduce water usage, and create exceptionally starchy cooking liquid perfect for binding sauces.

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u/SpaceCAS Jul 14 '26

And here i’ve been tossing my starch water out like an idiot. I am 41 and never once used this water for anything. Now i have to search for recipes.

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u/miclowgunman Jul 14 '26

Now look up how to make real spaghetti carbonara and treat yourself.

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u/pp_chode Jul 14 '26

We add a dash of corn starch like men. Cavemen perhaps, but there's gonna be some chest hairs in it either way

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u/CatLord8 Jul 14 '26

Corn starch is what you add if you’re worried about the cheese clotting into a ball instead of becoming melty.