Because of the thinner noodle shape, they will cook and soften just with the heat from the sauce! No need to pre-cook them or boil/steam them beforehand. Just add them in raw, and the strands will cook up in seconds!That’s why I LOVE them even more. NO HASSLE, NO EXTRA DISHES. 😉 That’s my kind of cooking! Make it tonight and let me know how you liked it!