If you're constantly biting into raw pasta shells because you're tired of waiting for your pasta to cook, ditch the pot... Instead, try cooking your pasta in a pan! Lay your pasta in the pan and cover with a little cold water. Heat and stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked through, adding a little water if you need to. The water should evaporate away, so you save time (and dishes) by doing away with the need to strain it.