Olive Garden chefs ‘break an important rule when making the pasta’ – it’s a trick to help make their pots last longer

OLIVE Garden chefs apparently do not add salt to their pasta water to make their cooking pots last longer. It’s thought that bosses at the Italian-American chain feared adding the condiment could jeopardize the longevity of the cookware. Executives tested salting the water but decided sauces brought enough flavor to pasta dishes, according to the […]

OLIVE Garden chefs apparently do not add salt to their pasta water to make their cooking pots last longer.

It’s thought that bosses at the Italian-American chain feared adding the condiment could jeopardize the longevity of the cookware.

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Executives tested salting the water but decided sauces brought enough flavor to pasta dishes, according to the Wall Street Journal.

But, the move caused a stir as it’s common in Italian cookery to add tablespoons of salt to pasta water.

Redditors online say: “The point is to season the pasta. Most people don’t add enough. The pasta water should be almost unpleasantly salty.”

It’s thought that cooking pasta in salt allows it to absorb some of the seasoning while it boils.

Some claim pasta water should be “as salty as the ocean.”

While others say that adding salt to pasta helps improve its texture, claiming it will be less sticky and gummy.

Experts say that pasta water should taste briny, rather than over salty, according to Martha Stewart’s food and cooking recipe site.

The page says: “Starchy, salty pasta water is the magic elixir to making your pasta taste like a restaurant-quality main dish.”

The Sun has approached Olive Garden for comment.

It comes as a worker at the Italian-American chain claims their breadsticks taste nice because they’re covered in liquid margarine and topped with garlic salt.

EricZona told Redditors online: “I work in the bread position at Olive Garden. All I do every day is make glorious breadsticks. Ask me anything” as he invited curious fans to quiz him.

The employee revealed that chefs add liquid margarine and garlic salt to enhance the flavor.

And, the website SecretMenus revealed how hungry diners could personalize their appetizers and entrées for the ultimate culinary experience.

Customers can ask for extra sauce if they want a bit of extra flavor to their pasta entrée for instance.

It’s perfect for those who have finished their pasta dish but want to mop up the remaining sauce with the garlic bread that they ordered.

Diners can also ask for their dish to come with less cheese if they are not fans of the dairy product.

Customers can also kindly ask their server to see if the chef will remove or change an ingredient in their stuffed portion of ravioli.

Olive Garden is renowned for its zeppole – an Italian pastry that looks like a doughnut.

The dessert comes with a hot chocolate sauce on the side that diners can drizzle over, but those who are not chocoholics can ask for an alternative such as raspberry sauce.

Customers could also choose not to have any sauce with their zeppole if they wish.