Should You Salt Pasta Water? What Chefs Actually Do vs. What We Were Taught

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Salting pasta water at the wrong time is a mistake most home cooks make Do you salt before or after the boil — drop your answer below 👇

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Here's the thing — most of us salt pasta water wrong. Most people toss salt in before the water even boils — understandable. But here's what professional chefs actually do — and the reason matters. Salt dissolves faster in boiling water, so it seasons the pasta more evenly — and it may reach the boil slightly quicker too. Try it tonight and see if you notice the difference — follow for more kitchen upgrades.