Turn noodle-watching into a game. Set a timer for 7 minutes, then taste one every minute after. It’s like a little treasure hunt for perfect texture.
Don’t forget to salt your water—it should taste like the sea. That’s how you season the noodle from the inside out. No salt? Your spaghetti is just sad, slippery disappointment.
How Long To Cook Spaghetti Noodles
And here’s a wild hack: save a cup of that starchy water before you drain. Add a splash to your sauce. It’s liquid gold. It binds the pasta and sauce together like a hug.
