I guess sample it if you're dealing with some pasta you're not used to, else timer is 100% reliable. I used to like William Rushton's "Superpig" (basics for bac

I guess sample it if you're dealing with some pasta you're not used to, else timer is 100% reliable. I used to like William Rushton's "Superpig" (basics for bachelors) book method of throwing a strand at the wall - if it sticks, it's done!