Efficiency Noodle Initiative

[tp4tissue]

It takes quite a while to boil pasta/noodles, even just al dente.

Tp4 times approximately:

_ 11 minutes under a roaring boil. 

_ 15-18 minutes under simmer.


In order to minimize fuel use:

_ 10 minutes simmer + 5-8 minute rest in pot (zero flame), produces comparable results.

/Climate !

[Darthbaggins]

Also ensure the burner (we use gas) is not flaming out from under the pot but more concentrated under the base - tends to create the best results in speedy boil and consistency in the cook time.

[noisyturtle]

Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.

[tp4tissue]

Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.

how does that work?

[udller]

less water to heat up so it would be a bit quicker probably,

but seriously it also depends on the pasta your cooking. also if its fresh pasta or instant pasta.

[fohat.digs]

Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.

how does that work?

Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.

[tp4tissue]

Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.

how does that work?

Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.

I see so the water boils faster.

Does it also speed up the noodles after it goes in the water ? or is it only boosting the startup phase.

[noisyturtle]

Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.

how does that work?

Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.

I see so the water boils faster.

Does it also speed up the noodles after it goes in the water ? or is it only boosting the startup phase.

Faster boiling water = faster noodle cook and less fuel consumption. You could always add salt to the water to increase the boil temp by a little bit as well.