About the pasta timer
Cook pasta al dente every time with our pasta timer. Use plenty of salted water (1 tablespoon per quart) and stir occasionally. Test for doneness 1 minute before the timer ends - pasta should have a slight firmness when bitten. Remember it continues cooking slightly after draining.
Recommended times
| Angel Hair | 4 minutes |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 8 minutes |
| Penne | 11 minutes |
| Rigatoni | 13 minutes |
How to use the pasta timer
- Choose a preset, or tap Edit time to type any hours, minutes and seconds.
- Press Start Timer (or the space bar). The finish time appears under the digits.
- Press Full screen to fill the screen — handy for classrooms, meetings and kitchens.
- When it reaches zero an alarm plays until you press Stop Alarm.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Space start / pause
- R reset
- F full screen
- M mute
Frequently asked questions
What presets does the pasta timer have?
Angel Hair (4 minutes), Spaghetti (8 minutes), Penne (11 minutes), Rigatoni (13 minutes). Tap Edit time to set any other length.
Is it free, and do I need an app?
It is completely free with no sign-up or download. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.