Do you put salt in pasta?

Yes, it is generally recommended to put salt in pasta water. Salting pasta water adds flavor to the pasta as it cooks and helps to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

The amount of salt to use will depend on your personal preferences and the amount of pasta being cooked. A good rule of thumb is to add about 2 teaspoons of salt per pound (450 grams) of pasta.

To salt the pasta water, bring the water to a boil and add the salt. Stir until the salt is dissolved before adding the pasta.