"Pasta Perplexity: Does Olive Oil Really Prevent Sticking? For years, cooks have been adding olive oil to their pasta cooking water in a bid to prevent the dreaded noodle stick. But does this technique actually work? A recent experiment put this age-old hack to the test, and the results may surprise you. From the science behind sticking noodles to a game-changing alternative method, get ready to rethink your pasta cooking routine. Discover whether olive oil is the secret to silky strands or just a myth that's been stuck in the sauce."
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.
