Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: warcrow
Originally posted by: werk
12 minutes? Olive oil? Enjoy your mush.
Nah, its a touch of olive oil, not alot. It helps it from being sticky. You like sticky spaghetti? 12 mins is pretty standard for cooking pasta, how long do you cook yours?
8 minutes max if boxed pasta, less if fresh. Oil just floats on the surface and really doesn't do anything. If it does by chance (or vigorous stirring) get on the pasta, it prevents sauces from adhering to the pasta.
I will admit though, the time you cook pasta does depend on your stove, the amount of pasta and water, the pot you're using, etc. However, I don't think I've ever cooked pasta that long before.