How to Cook Spaghetti
Step 1: Bringing the water to boiling
Fill a large pot with plenty of cold water (use 3 quarts water for 4 to 8 ounces dried spaghetti). If desired, add a little salt to the water for seasoning. Some people add a tablespoon of olive oil or cooking oil to the water to keep the spaghetti from sticking together, but this isn't necessary as long as you use enough water and stir the spaghetti occasionally during cooking. The downside of using oil in the water is that it tends to keep the sauce from adhering to the pasta. Bring the water to boiling.