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The neverending discussion about pasta, olive oil and just putting enough water... 10g salt, 100g pasta, at least 1L water e basta così ! No oil or you ruin the pasta/sauce synergy. 😃 (lemmings.world)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Salt bumps up the boiling temp of your water, and it also keeps the flavor of your noodles from leeching out. It's very important

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah, I've read those theories, I've also seen people say it does nothing. I've forgotten and it's made no difference. But I still do it. It's worth noting you have to add a lot of salt to meaningfully change the boiling temperature.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I usually do a 50/50 mix measured by mass.