To cook pasta soft, you need to pay attention to the following points:

First, you need to add a lot of water before cooking.

Second, add the right amount of salt to the water used to cook the pasta.

Third, add the noodles after the water boils.

Fourth, cover the pot while cooking, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes after boiling.

Related Notes

If the pasta is thin, the cooking time can be shortened a little bit so that it will not be overcooked and lose its elasticity and strength.

When you put the pasta into the pot, don't rush to stir it with chopsticks at first, let the pasta fall apart naturally, and stir it after it softens a little.

If you're not sure how long to cook the pasta, you can either wait for the recommended time on the bag, or wait until it's almost done and pick out a piece to taste; if it doesn't taste like raw flour and has the right texture, it's ready to go.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Pasta