Nancy wrote on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:41:30 -0400:

> l, not -l wrote:
>> On 15-Jun-2010, "James Silverton"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> The question is basically in the subject but a recipe I was thinking
>>> of trying called for boiling for 30 seconds to a
>>> minute. http://www.cookingcache.com/pasta/angelhairpastawith
>>> lemongarlic.shtml?rdid=rc1 I usually cook regular spaghetti for 8
>>> minutes and I guess I shall have to cook the
>>> Angel-hair stuff by inspection.

>> Assuming we are talking dried pasta, not fresh: from the
>> directions on the box of Barilla Angel Hair in my pantry. 1. Bring
>> 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt to
>> taste, if desired. 2. Add contents of package to boiling
>> water. Stir gently. 3. Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente"
>> paster, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4
>> minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute.
>> 4. Remove from heat. Drain well.
>> 5. Serve immediately . . .

> Emphasis on the last instruction, unless you like glue.

It seems there is a range of cooking times suggested from 30 secs to 4
mins. I might have to quickly inspect at 30 secs as some have suggested.
Of course, I want the pasta al dente and I hardly ever use the freshly
made stuff since I usually see a recipe and decide then and there to
make it.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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