2 add 1 full tablespoon of salt to the pot of water 3

2. Add 1 full tablespoon of salt to the pot of water.
3. Turn on the stove on medium high. (Shown in Figure 1.)
4. Set the pot on the stove. And wait for it to boil. (Shown in Figure 2.)
5. Add spaghettis slowly into the pot without breaking it. (the pasta will
soften on its own within 20-30 seconds and settle in the pot)
Figure 1. Stove Temperature
Figure 2. Boiling Water

6. Stir the spaghetti in the pot with your tongs. This is just to prevent the
noodles from sticking. (Shown in figure 3.)
7. Let the spaghettis cook for 8 – 12 minutes depending on the time
specified on the box.
8. Set the colander on the sink and strain the spaghetti over the
colander. (Shown in Figure 4.)
9. Set the spaghetti on individual plates or on a different pan and add
the tomato sauce or preferred sauce as desired.
10. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese (or any grated cheese of your
preference).
Figure 3. Stir Spaghet
Figure 4. Strain Spaghet

Side Salad
1. Rinse the lettuce using cool water.