Title: Basics: dried pasta
 Categories: Pasta, Canadian
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
     20 c  Water
      2 tb Salt
      1 lb Dried pasta
 
  Basics for new cooks:
  
  In large pot, cover and bring water and salt to full rolling boil.
  Stir in pasta, separating pieces; return to boil and boil, uncovered
  and stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm.
  Drain well.
  
  Tip: Fine strands and small shapes of dried pasta cook in as little
  as 3 minutes.
  
  Tip: If pasta is to be coated with a sauce, do not rinse. The starchy
  coating on pasta aids in holding sauce to the pasta.