Yes, you can cook pasta in a kettle! Here’s the surprising trick that works and tastes delicious

The logic is simple: the electric kettle heats the water to around 195°F/90°C to 205°F/95 ºC, a temperature sufficient for cooking the finest pasta.

• The hot water falls continuously onto the pasta and accumulates in the jug, maintaining the heat.
• In versions with a hotplate, the heat remains constant, cooking little by little.

This technique works best with quick-cooking pasta, such as thin spaghetti, small penne or instant noodles.

You will need

• 1 clean electric kettle
• Quick cooking pasta (up to 8 minutes in the packet)
• Filtered water
• Salt and seasoning to taste

Directions:

1. Place the pasta in the glass jug of the kettle.
2. Fill the jug with filtered water until it covers the pasta.
3. Add a little salt to the water.
4. Turn on the kettle and let the water run through the filter directly into the jug.
5. Let the pasta soak in the hot water - if necessary, repeat the cycle for more heat.
6. Drain or serve straight up, adding sauce or olive oil.

• Break the spaghetti in half to fit better in the jug.
• To speed things up, preheat the water in the microwave before putting it in the kettle.
• Add dried herbs or spices to the water for more flavor.
• Use the heating plate of the kettle as a makeshift "stove" to keep the pasta warm.