Boiling is the method most often used for cooking pasta. When boiling pasta it is important to use a sufficient amount of water, generally a quart of water per 4 ounces of pasta is satisfactory. Using additional water is beneficial in that it is easier to maintain a constant temperature during the cooking period, which allows the pasta to cook more evenly. Most pastas are cooked in the same manner when using the boiling method but some types may vary slightly in some of the processes.