The Scientific Secret to Perfectly Cooked Pasta Revealed
Scientists have delved into the physics of cooking pasta to determine the most efficient and cost-effective method. The traditional method of boiling pasta in a pot of water uses the most energy, with heating the water accounting for the majority of the cost. However, alternative techniques such as halting the cooking process halfway and allowing the residual heat to finish the job, starting with cold water, reducing the amount of water used, or presoaking the pasta before a brief heating, can significantly reduce energy consumption and cooking costs. These methods can save up to eight cents per portion and have the potential to make a significant impact on the energy usage associated with cooking pasta on a larger scale.