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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How long should you cook pasta for?
<|assistant|>
Cook pasta for 8 minutes if it is cooking alone, or 10-12 minutes if it is part of a pasta casserole or dish that contains added ingredients. Time may vary depending on the type of pasta. Al dente (fully cooked but still firm) pasta takes approximately 8 minutes, while longer-cooking pastas may require up to 12 minutes.