It should be enough water to generously cover the amount of pasta that will be cooked.
Measure the water to determine the amount of salt that will be needed.
Cold water absorbs less particles from the pipes. Hot water can be used to save time if needed.
Use tongs to help get long pasta submerged as soon as possible.
Toggle the heat to maintain a rolling boil.
Al dente pasta should have a bit of bite left without a crunch or a raw taste.
