You really only need a few strands of spaghetti here. Two, three, or four strands may not look like much, but it will give you a good bite of pasta once it’s wound up.
The main thing you’re trying to do here is separate the strands in your fork from the rest of the spaghetti.
If you notice other strands stuck to your spaghetti, jerk the fork upward and bounce it up and down a few times to separate it. The bundle should stay (mostly) on the fork.
If the bundle is too big, start over with fewer strands of spaghetti. Bundles that are too big are a recipe for spills and messy sauce drips.
As you do this, use the spoon as a “surface” to wind the fork against. It’s basically serving the same purpose as your plate normally would.
However, it is common to use a fork with a spoon to serve pasta and toss it with sauce. [3] X Research source
If you find your spaghetti bundles too large, don’t cut your spaghetti — just use fewer strands.
Avoiding this is simple. Just use your fork to gather a few strands at a time and separate them from the rest of the spaghetti before winding.
Don’t slurp strands of spaghetti into your mouth “Lady and the Tramp”-style. Instead, put small, tiny bundles in your mouth. Don’t pile food onto your plate next to your pasta. Pasta is best enjoyed by itself as a primo piatto (first course). Eat slowly to avoid spills and drips, but don’t lose your head if you make a mistake. It happens to everyone.
