Never really ran into the issue but perhaps try soaking the pasta for a while (10-30 min never tried) then it should be able to boil for less time and cook more evenly.
Re:Pasta Cooking Time
by karlosvomacka on Tuesday September 30, 2025 @05:28PM
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IMO the longer the pasta you're choosing needs to be cooked, the more the effect will be pronounced. Look into thin fast cooking pasta.
Re:Pasta Cooking Time
by sandworm101 on Tuesday September 30, 2025 @07:07PM
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My 2c: try using much more water. When you throw the pasta in, i bet the boiling stops cold for a while. Try cooking only one or two pieces at a time. If you see better results with the smaller batch, you were not using enough water.
I think you might enjoy a really thin noodle, like angel hair. The thinner the noodle, the less contrast you will get between the outside and the inside.
(On the other hand, I really like pasta with very different texture on the inside and outside, and so strongly prefer thicker shapes. Angel hair is one of my least favorite s.)
Every time I boil it, I inevitably get pasta that is under-cooked in the center while mushy on the outside. I've had some times where I've had to boil it for several minutes more than recommended just to get the inside to cook fully.
And even a few minutes in, the pasta seems to split apart into pieces.
I've tried 'quieter' more simmer-y boils, I've tried cranking it up as far as it goes, I've tried salt, I've tried different stoves, nothing has seemed to help.
Maybe it's just low-quality noodles, I don't know.