cook your pasta in cold water*

I am not made of minutes these days. I am made of a lot of pasta. I discovered this trick through a pure lack of patience but it does more than save time, the water gets extra starchy and good for finishing off a sauce. *Get creative and cook pasta in cold chicken stock or canned diced tomatos for bonus points, add some salt and cheese and it's a one pot pasta in no time. Just sayin.