How to cook pasta - how to make pasta - Fusilli Barilla Step 1: Prepare your ingredients Choose your favorite pasta. You'll need about 4 liters of water for every 450 grams of pasta. Get a large pot and fill it with enough water. Add about 1-2 tablespoons of salt for every 4 liters of water. Step 2: Prep your pot Put the pot of water on the stove and turn the heat to medium or high. Wait for the water to boil. Step 3: Add your pasta When the water is boiling, carefully add your pasta. If you're using long pasta like spaghetti, gently push it into the water until it's all submerged. Step 4: Cook your pasta Stir the pasta occasionally to keep it from sticking together or to the bottom of the pot. Check the cooking time on the pasta package. It usually takes between 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the type of pasta and how you like it cooked. Test a piece of pasta by taking it out with a fork and tasting it. It should be firm but not hard. Once it's ready, turn off the heat. Step 5: Drain your pasta When the pasta is done, carefully pour it into a colander or use tongs to transfer it to a large bowl. Be careful not to get burned by the steam or hot water. Step 6: Serve and season Serve your pasta right away with your favorite sauce or seasoning. You can add olive oil, tomato sauce, cheese, or whatever you like. Step 7: Enjoy! Sit down with your family or friends and enjoy your freshly cooked pasta! Follow these steps, and you'll have perfectly cooked pasta every time! - @hoow.to.do.itt