How to tell when pasta is done

Throw pasta at a wall!
Yes, this really does work! You can test pasta for doneness by throwing a piece of it at the wall. If it sticks, it's done! Of course, you could also taste it to test for doneness, but that wouldn't be as dramatic. Try this test when you have guests, and tell them that all the greatest pasta chefs do it this way. They'll be very impressed.