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Pasta

Illustration of a bundle of spaghetti secured with a food-safe silicone band being twisted and lowered into a boiling pot to prevent foam overflow and portion the pasta

Home & Cleaning

December 13, 2025

Rubber band perfectly portions pasta : how simple twist prevents overflow in boiling water

Discover how a rubber band and simple twist portion spaghetti and prevent boil-overs, with safety tips, step-by-step guidance, and UK portion sizes.

Illustration of the three-step formula to perfect pasta: boiling in well-salted water, finishing in sauce with reserved pasta water, and pairing pasta shapes with appropriate sauces

Home & Cleaning

December 10, 2025

Forget Recipe Books: The 3-Step Formula to Perfect Pasta Every Time

Forget recipe books: a 3-step formula for perfect pasta—boil big and salt boldly, finish in sauce with pasta water, and match shapes to sauces.

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