Pasta water

You've cooked up a pot of pasta, so it's time to dump the water, right? Not necessarily. That leftover pasta water has a few uses worth knowing about.

You need the water left in your pasta pot. Ditch the colander and use these (super versatile) tools instead.

Starting pasta in cold water—and using less water in all—reduces total cook time by as much as 45 percent and the water by 75 percent. Here’s how it works for short and strand pasta.

The traditional method for cooking pasta uses 6 quarts of water per pound of pasta, but you can cook pasta using less water and less energy.

"The Pasta Water Method" is the best way to create a delicious, saucy pasta dish out of very few ingredients. Knowing this method will make you a better chef, especially when it comes to whipping up a quick pasta dish. Try the recipes listed here, and then get creative with your own renditions.

Although cloudy pasta cooking water doesn't seem to hold any value once you remove the pasta, it can benefit your garden. The starchy water from boiling noodles contains many nutrients that plants thrive on and even benefits microorganisms in the garden soil. #pasta #water #plants #fertilize

Our assistant food editor (and pasta queen) Francesca Zani makes a strong case for why you don’t always have to wait for water to boil before cooking your noodles.

"For burgers or meatloaf, combine a slice of bread + milk to make a sludge. Then mix it into your meat and cook. It makes the beef taste SO tender."

Whether you're new to making pasta or a pro, there's always room for improvement. Here are 20 tips you should consider trying to elevate your next pasta recipe.

How much salt should you add to a pasta pot? It depends. But never make it "as salty as the sea."

Under-seasoning pasta water yields bland results. But how much salt is the right amount for pasta water? Here are some tips for perfectly salted water.

It’s faster and easier.

Samantha Purnell | It’s velvety, citrusy and takes less than 15 mins to whip up 🍋 full recipe: - cook 1 box of bowtie pasta, save some pasta water - 3 tbsp... | Instagram

This garlic butter sauce for pasta is simple but spot on in flavor! Pair garlic with Parmesan and pasta water for a killer sauce. #pasta #garlicbuttersauce #garlicbuttersaucepasta #garlicbutterpasta #garlic #easypasta

What do you do when your pasta has finally reached al dente perfection? If your answer is to drain it - in the sink - you've been making a grievous error.