My sous chef insisted on salting the pasta water 'like the sea' for a full 30 seconds before boiling.

Oscar Craig · 2026-04-17T15:55:07.094019+00:00

I thought it was a waste of salt, but after tasting the difference in a batch of fettuccine, the flavor was way more even. Anyone have a better method for seasoning water without going overboard?

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