Google “how to boil water” and you’ll get 461,000 results. Seriously. OK, so it turns out it’s more complicated than we might assume — especially when cooking pasta.

In the show, Meghan said to cover the spaghetti with water, which she said takes about 3 ½ cups. However, the amount you use will depend on the size of your skillet.

In the show, Meghan said to cover the spaghetti with water, which she said takes about 3 ½ cups. However, the amount you use will depend on the size of your skillet.

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