Q&A for How to Cook Pasta

You have to cook it separately.

In Bangladesh, we boil the pasta, then place it in a frying pan with oil (any type you have is fine), then scramble-fry some eggs with onions and mix this with the pasta. Wait five minutes and serve.

Yes, but you have to wait for the pasta to cool down, and if you reheat the pasta it can't be put back in the fridge.

Cooking 1 kg of pasta is the same as cooking 0.1 kg of pasta, you'll just need a bigger pot. Remember to add salt and to wait for the water to boil to start cooking. 8 - 10 minutes is a standard, but remember to always check the package.

Most pastas take the same time to cook. Check it after 8-10 minutes to see if it's cooked to your taste.

You could wash the pasta if you've not yet added sauce. Put pasta into the colander, open water and wash it. Alternatively, add a lot of cheese to soak up the oil.

No, that won't work, as the milk will just act like water, it is only a liquid. To make it creamier, you have to use butter or cream when you put pasta in dish or make a creamy sauce.

Adding sauce to the pasta can help stop it from sticking together, and keep a lid on the pot to trap the heat. If you are not immediately adding sauce, stir in a little olive oil and keep the lid on.