"Pasta Perplexity Solved: Does Olive Oil Really Keep Noodles from Sticking? For years, home cooks have been adding olive oil to their pasta cooking water in an attempt to prevent noodles from sticking together. But does this age-old trick actually work? In a surprising new study, researchers put this popular myth to the test and discovered some unexpected results. From the surprising truth behind olive oil's effectiveness to a game-changing alternative method for silky-smooth strands, find out the latest findings on how to cook perfect pasta every time."
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.
