How to Make Perfect Pasta
· Salt boiling water. It should taste almost as salty as sea water. More or less about 1 tbsp salt per quart of water.
· Add pasta; cook until just shy of al dente or remove 2 min. before recommended cooking time.
· Right before it's done, scoop out some of the starchy water with a coffee mug or measuring cup.
· Sauté olive oil, garlic, and whatever vegetables you've got on hand until vegetables are tender. (Some winning combinations: cauliflower and caramelized onions, and mushrooms and thyme, peas and shallots).
· Pour some reserved pasta water on the sautéed vegetables and simmer to create a pan sauce.
· Transfer pasta to the pan and toss with tongs until thoroughly coated in sauce. Cook for about two minutes over medium-high heat, until pasta is al dente.
· Add more pasta water to loosen up the sauce, if necessary.
· Stir in 1 tbsp butter or olive oil and freshly grated cheese off the heat.
· Sprinkle in fresh herbs, if using.
· Toss it, twirl it, plate it.
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