spaghetti

[Jamjar74]

Have only ever cooked it once and a lot of it stuck together when I strained it. What did I do wrong. Any suggestions please.

[hannahjo]

Try putting a little olive oil in with it while cooking, this should stop it sticking together.

[Jamjar74]

Thanks. Would cooking oil work the same?

[grannyg]

Yes any cooking oil and stir it with a fork whilst it is cooking, it should be OK then.

[Xollob]

I put the spaghetti back in the pot and then toss with some butter and/or a bit of the sauce immediately after straining.

[Jamjar74]

Thank you everyone. I am sure tonight's results will be o.K.

[WendyS]

And use the biggest saucepan you can with lots of boiling water help dissipate the starch which is a cause of it sticking together.

[redmug100]

If its stuck together you cooked it too long. I look at what it says on the packet and take off two minutes. Make sure water is boiling when you put it in and dont use a lid.

[gucciman]

its not caused by cooking for too long as it sticks together almost immediately it goes in the water. the best bet is to agitate it with a form whilst cooking

[hereward]

Put simply, you need to use lots and lots of boiling water with your spaghetti - in as big a pan as you have. Oil doesn't work whilst cooking - it's fine to dress the cooked spaghetti.

[gucciman]

i meant fork not form!

[homealoneand]

rinse under cold water when cooked and return to the pan after to get it hot again

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