01 - PASSIVE COOKING?: Passive Cooking is a technique that has been around since the mid-19th century. It is an alternative method of cooking pasta that saves energy and reduces CO₂e emissions by up to 80%*. To adopt it, simply turn off the stove after 2 minutes of active cooking, cover the pot with a lid and wait for the right cooking time. Of course, as with all cooking methods, following the correct timing is crucial.
Passive Cooking is a technique that has been around since the mid-19th century. It is an alternative method of cooking pasta that saves energy and reduces CO₂e emissions by up to 80%*. To adopt it, simply turn off the stove after 2 minutes of active cooking, cover the pot with a lid and wait for the right cooking time. Of course, as with all cooking methods, following the correct timing is crucial.
02 - TURN OFF THE STOVE TO HELP THE PLANET: Passive Cooking reduces carbon emissions by up to 80%*. Around 16 million tonnes of pasta are produced worldwide. This means that around 400 million portions of pasta are served every day. If Passive Cooking was adopted by a large number of people, it would make a real impact on the planet.
03 - DOES IT WORK ONLY WITH PASTA BARILLA?: Of course not! We chose to study the process, adapt it to our classic product range and provide all the information to adopt this method. But helping the planet goes beyond our brand. So, with a few tweaks, you can try Passive Cooking even if you choose products from other brands.

*compared to traditional cooking method, water boiling phase excluded. Calculation done considering a cooking time of 10 minutes using natural gas or electric stove

When the water boils, pour in your pasta.

After 2 minutes, turn off the stove.

Put the lid on and wait for the right cooking time.

Enjoy your pasta with 80% less CO₂e*.

PASSIVE COOKING TIMING GUIDE