Pasta is one of those foods that always has a place on the table, from workday lunches to elegant dinners to cold salads at a summer barbecue, which is why it never hurts to know how to prepare it ...

Microwaves offer a fast and convenient way to heat food, but boiling water requires caution due to the risk of superheating. Studies highlight how uneven heating can lead to sudden eruptions.

Variety of types and shapes of dry Italian pasta - fusilli, spaghetti, farfalle and penne, top view. Uncooked whole wheat Italian pasta. - Anna Kurzaeva/Getty Images Pasta is the unassuming pantry ...

Water bubbles on a stove because heat spreads unevenly, creating spots for steam. Microwaves heat water uniformly, often preventing bubbles and leading to superheating. This can cause sudden eruptions ...