How to Salt Pasta Water: Ratios That Work
To salt pasta water, dissolve 8-10 grams of salt per liter of boiling water before adding dry pasta, then stir the pasta immediately after dropping it in. For a pound of pasta, use about 4 liters of water and 30-40 grams of salt, adjusting downward when the sauce contains anchovies, pancetta, olives, cheese, or stock. […]