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Default Why do some people break spaghetti before cooking it?

On Sat, 21 Dec 2013 18:15:12 -0500, "Gus" >
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> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > He will learn what he needs as he goes on

>
> I can cook spaghetti. It's easy! And yes, usually for one. I only use
> about 1/3 of the regular size box. And put leftover in a container with
> some water. My ex used to put it in baggies, with no water. And it
> would be gooey and kinda gross the next day. I told her about putting
> some water on the noodles like I was taught when I was a short order
> cook, and she said that's a good idea, but she kept putting it in
> baggies.


Do not store plain noodles in water, they soak it up and become mushy.
That's why I add noodles to a bowl of hot soup not to the soup itself.

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