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usonian

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5. Old fashioned Paisano. I Boil.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:51 AM

Wednesday

At 1/2 mile altitude, water boils at 207℉ instead of 212.

Patience!

And I get to drain it at the al-dente of choice.

The reason for tubular and certain other shapes is to hold the sauce.

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