Posted by Sir Four at 3:07pm Jul 20 '11Apparently, you can bring a minimal amount of water (enough to cover the pasta) to a boil, add pasta, stir and return to simmer, then cut the heat completely and let it cook with a lid on to retain heat. More info.
So, the "rules" about having plenty of water and a constant boil are not necessary at all. You could probably use only 1/3rd the energy with the less water/no boil method.
So, the "rules" about having plenty of water and a constant boil are not necessary at all. You could probably use only 1/3rd the energy with the less water/no boil method.
Cooking Pasta w/o Boiling - Sir Four