Q&A for How to Eat Spaghetti

No, you may follow the same steps if the spaghetti is covered in cheese.

Don't make a mess of yourself - no slurping and no sauce on mouth. Keep napkins handy. Don't try to "eat like a true Italian" (refer to article) if that's not your natural style. Eat how you're used to eating it to avoid making a mess.

Use your hands. It's the only option. Honestly, it is more satisfying than using a fork.

No, but sauce adds more flavor and color. However, you can slurp un-sauced spaghetti since you don't have to worry about messy drips.

You don't have to use a plate specifically. You could also use a bowl, for example.

Yes, if you want to. However, people don't traditionally eat spaghetti this way.

Of course. It might not be as easy as eating pasta with a fork, but it's common manners and there aren't any actual rules about eating pasta with spoons. Even Italians use spoons sometimes!

Nope! But it's more common and easy to use a fork than all others.

Yes, it should. Pasta is almost the same in any case.

Fill a large pan with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Stir the water and add the pasta, ensuring it is completely submerged. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the type of pasta. Some shapes may take a little longer or cook more quickly.

Yes, you can eat alfredo the same way. In fact, you can eat any pasta this way.

Of course not. You'll probably cough until your throat clears.