"Sticky Situation: Does Olive Oil Really Prevent Pasta from Clumping? A common kitchen hack claims that adding olive oil to pasta cooking water is the secret to preventing noodles from sticking together. But does it really work? In a surprising test, a team of experts put this age-old remedy to the test, and the results may leave you rethinking your cooking methods. From the effectiveness of the olive oil trick to a more reliable method for achieving perfectly separate strands, find out the truth behind the trend and learn how to cook your pasta like a pro."
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.
