How to Cook Pasta Like a Real Chef
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
1 package of pasta
2–4 quarts of water (depending on size of pot)
1/2–1 tbs sea salt
1 tbs olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Additional ingredients: marinara sauce, meatballs, peas, Parmesan shavings
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook until slightly under al dente (4-15 minutes depending on size of pasta). Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
Drain pasta in a colander and add immediately back to the pot.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If using a sauce, add it to the pasta along with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Use more pasta water, as needed to emulsify the two. Spoon into bowls, add desired toppings, & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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