COOKING FRESH PASTA – Fresh pasta needs less water than dried pasta. To cook fresh pasta, have a large pot of rapidly boiling water ready. Make sure you have enough boiling water for the pasta to cook in. Add a little oil to the water so the pasta doesn’t stick together. Add pasta to the pot. Ensure the water stays boiling, & stir slowly for 10 seconds to separate the pasta. Boil pasta for 2-4 minutes, depending on the type you’re using.