I learned this pasta trick with a friend from Italy

This cooking method, shared by an Italian friend, promises to transform your pasta experience. By preserving the pasta’s flavor and ensuring a perfect al dente texture, this technique is a must-try.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Boil salted water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Generously salt the water.
2. Cook pasta: Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions, aiming for al dente. Stir occasionally.
3. Reserve pasta water: Before draining, reserve about a cup of the starchy pasta water.
4. Drain and combine: Drain pasta and return it to the pot or a skillet with your desired sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
5. Finish cooking: Simmer pasta and sauce together for a few minutes to meld flavors.