"Pasta Perplexity Solved: Does Olive Oil Really Prevent Sticking? For years, home cooks have been tossing a spoonful of olive oil into their pasta cooking water in a bid to prevent those pesky noodles from sticking together. But does this hack actually live up to its promise? A recent experiment put this popular tip to the test, and the results may surprise you. From the science behind starches to the secret to perfectly separate strands, find out what really works and what's just a myth in this fascinating look at the art of cooking pasta."
We tested whether adding olive oil to pasta cooking water actually prevents noodles from sticking. Here’s what we found — plus a better method for keeping strands separate.
