I learned this trick with a friend from Italy, now I only make pasta like this

🌟 Why This Trick Works

• Enhances flavor: The pasta absorbs the sauce better, making every bite richer.
• Prevents clumping: No more sticky noodles.
• Quick and easy: Minimal extra steps for a massive improvement.
• Authentic Italian touch: A trick straight from Italian kitchens that transforms home cooking.

🧂 Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta of your choice
• Salt (for pasta water)
• 1–2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
• Optional: olive oil, garlic, or fresh herbs for extra flavor
• Grated Parmesan or Pecorino for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil pasta properly:
   • Use a large pot of well-salted water (like the sea!) and cook pasta until just shy of al dente.
2. Save pasta water:
   • Before draining, reserve ½–1 cup of the starchy cooking water. This is the secret to perfectly coated noodles.
3. Combine pasta and sauce:
   • In a pan, heat your pasta sauce and add the drained pasta. Gradually stir in some of the reserved pasta water. This helps the sauce cling to every strand, creating a silky, cohesive dish.
4. Finish and serve:
   • Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes over low heat. Add olive oil, fresh herbs, or grated cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

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