"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:17:12 -0500, Polly Esther wrote:
>
>> No twirling here. I break vermicelli into short pieces and toss it into
>> boiling salted water with a splash of olive oil. Not really sure why I
>> add
>> the olive oil; must be just doing what Granny did. Polly
>
> Unless you're making aglio olio, oil in the water prevents sauce from
> sticking the pasta. Never use oil in the water or rinse your pasta.
> IMO.

I Did Not Know That!!! I supposed the oil was to stop the pasta sticking
together in the pan!

Thanks for that