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Pasta Water Calculator
Plenty of boiling water and the right salt — pasta flavor starts here.
Water
4 L
≈ 16.9 US cups
Salt
40 g
≈ 7.3 tsp
Use a wide pot so strands can move freely.
Rule of thumb: about 1 L generously boiling water per 100 g pasta; ~10 g salt per litre. Save a splash of pasta water for the sauce.