Without having any idea about how to cook pasta, no matter how strange it may sound, the product can be overcooked or undercooked.
Which of these two evils is worse, let everyone decide for themselves. But undercooked pasta, unlike overcooked pasta, can still be brought to mind, even if the finished dish does not reach "al dente".
By the way, “al dente” is a special state of spaghetti, when the outside of the product is soft and flexible, but the inside remains moderately dense.
Every self-respecting manufacturer indicates information on the packaging regarding cooking. On average, products made from durum wheat require 8-12 minutes to reach readiness.
Spaghetti is cooked for 8-12 minutes, noodles for 9-10, and various tubes or shells from 8 to 13 minutes.
The most reliable way to check if pasta is ready is to taste it. Professionals can tell if the pasta is cooked by eye.
How to Save Undercooked Pasta
If you were counting on "al dente" and it didn't work out, then the surest way is to pour a portion of boiling water over the raw products. However, you should not miss the moment - such pasta can quickly overcook.
A much less risky way is to put everything in a frying pan, pour in the sauce and simmer for a few more minutes.
This way the side dish will be soaked in the aromatic sauce and will be ready.
