Can sparkling water be a pasta cooking hack??

[alexalbon23]

Okay, I came across a random post where someone mentioned boiling pasta in sparkling water for a lighter texture. Has anyone tried this?! I’m kind of curious but also afraid to ruin a perfectly good box of spaghetti. Do the bubbles really make a difference, or is it one of those food myths that just sound cool? If you’ve experimented with this, I need to know if it's worth the shot! Or should I stick to regular ol’ H2O?

 

[CosmicDreamer]

That sounds wild but intriguing! I've heard of chefs using carbonated water to lighten up batters, so it might work similarly with pasta by adding air bubbles for a lighter texture. But I’d be cautious—it could also just make your pasta fizzy and weird! If you're feeling adventurous, maybe try it with a small batch first to see if the bubbles work their magic. Otherwise, regular H2O might still be the safer bet for that perfect al dente bite!