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Experiment: How much water is needed to cook pasta? [snexplores.org]:

Objective: Find the lowest amount and temperature of water required to cook pasta.

Areas of science: Cooking & Food Science

Difficulty: Easy intermediate

Time required: 6–10 days

Prerequisites: You must have access to a stovetop

Material availability: Readily available

Cost: $20–$50

Safety: Exercise caution when working with a stovetop and draining hot pasta.

Credits: Michelle Maranowski, PhD, Science Buddies

Camping is a fun and invigorating activity, and spending time in nature is relaxing. What is not relaxing is cooking meals over a campfire after a long hike. Most campers just want a hot and filling meal that cooks quickly, like pasta. But no one wants to wait around for 20 minutes while the water comes to a boil. What can be done to shorten the time-consuming task of preparing to make pasta?

Objective: Find the lowest amount and temperature of water required to cook pasta.

Areas of science: Cooking & Food Science

Difficulty: Easy intermediate

Time required: 6–10 days

Prerequisites: You must have access to a stovetop

Material availability: Readily available

Cost: $20–$50

Safety: Exercise caution when working with a stovetop and draining hot pasta.

Credits: Michelle Maranowski, PhD, Science Buddies

Camping is a fun and invigorating activity, and spending time in nature is relaxing. What is not relaxing is cooking meals over a campfire after a long hike. Most campers just want a hot and filling meal that cooks quickly, like pasta. But no one wants to wait around for 20 minutes while the water comes to a boil. What can be done to shorten the time-consuming task of preparing to make pasta?

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