Gordon Ramsay shares secrets to cooking 'perfect' pasta every time

How to make the perfect pasta. (Courtesy)

Gordon Ramsay is taking things back to basics with a new series sharing 100 essential cooking tips we all need to know in the kitchen. Although pasta is hugely popular with Brits, many of us opt for the method of simply tasting it at regular intervals to find out when it's ready to eat. But the celebrity chef has now shared his guide on how to cook perfect al dente pasta every time, without the need for guess work.

Gordon says on YouTube: "Pasta - a great budget basic to keep in the cupboard. It can be easily undercooked or overcooked. Here's how to do it properly."