How to Cut Spaghetti

If not cut well, spaghetti can be a difficult food to eat.

Preparing pasta requires some attention to detail and precision. Various types of pasta necessitate different ways of cutting for service. Spaghetti can be a frustrating and awkward pasta to eat if the noodles are left too long. Cutting the spaghetti after it is cooked can allow for easier distribution and consumption. In formal settings, cutting spaghetti is not considered proper etiquette. However, in the comfort of your home, properly cutting spaghetti can make eating dinner a less messy more easily manageable.

Things You'll Need

• Cooked spaghetti noodles
• Fork
• Knife
• Plate

Instructions

1. Drain the spaghetti from the boiling water after the noodles are cooked.

2. Pour the spaghetti onto a plate. Depending on how much spaghetti has been prepared, this may need to be done in smaller portions to not overflow the spaghetti onto the plate.

3. Cut the spaghetti into smaller strands with the knife.The fork is used to hold a portion of the noodles in place while the knife slice the noodles into half or thirds.

Tips & Warnings

• Break the spaghetti noodles into smaller pieces before boiling will prevent the cutting process after the noodles are cooked.

References

• TasteofHome.com: Cut Spaghetti
• MannersMentorBlog.com: Cut, Twirl, or Spoon? Fun Spaghetti Etiquette!