• Did you know you can cook a pot of pasta without even having the stove on the whole time? Try this energy-saving and foolproof cooking tip: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta; cook at a simmer for five minutes, then turn off the stove; cover and let the pasta sit in the hot water for an additional five minutes. Check the pasta: It should be perfectly cooked al dente and ready for y…