Starting pasta in cold water

[karyn]

I've never done it before, but this blogger makes a pretty solid argument, so I'm giving it a try. Has anyone else ever tried this?

[Gourmet_Mom]

Interesting! Let us know how it works!

[cjs]

well you know this is off the wall enough that I'm going to have to go into the 'test kitchen mode' and try it.

[Trixxee]

It works for Barilla.

http://www.barilla.com/pronto

[karyn]

Well, I used this method to cook the pasta for my sesame noodles and it worked great! I think the pasta was cooked perfectly almost immediately after the water boiled. I'll be using this method more in the future.

[cjs]

Huh, interesting-wish I hadn't planned rice with the leftovers today!

[Trixxee]

Definitely want to try this as well!

[Mare749]

No, never tried it, but probably will now.

[Harborwitch]

I have done it - and it worked. I haven't tried it with Barilla's gluten free pasta yet, may have to try that.