Look, sometimes you just need to boil the water and do it the classic way. There’s a reason humans have been doing it for centuries—it works. Cooking pasta in the sauce is like taking a shortcut through a cornfield: you might save a minute, but you’ll probably emerge itchy and confused.
But on those nights when the dishwasher is full, you’re tired, and your inner rebel wants to break some rules? Go for it. Embrace the chaos. Add your liquid, stir like a maniac, and accept that you might end up with a delicious, starchy hug in a bowl.
Just don’t invite a Italian grandmother to watch. She’ll have a heart attack. And then, she might secretly take notes, because deep down, she knows a good shortcut when she sees one.