On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:50:13 -0500, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

> Why would anyone want to reduce the bubbling in boiling water? Turn down
> the heat! In my experience, oil added to the water makes it difficult for a
> sauce to cling to the pasta.

They're talking about the foaming that can happen when they crowd the
pot (don't use a large enough one with enough water), but you're
right. Turning the heat down a bit will take care of it. It's still
boiling, just not as furiously.

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