PERFECT PASTA Cooking for 1 or 2 50398

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-----For 1-----

1 quart water

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. oil

2 oz. uncooked pasta

1 tbs. butter or olive oil, optional

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

-----For 2-----

2 quarts water

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tbs. oil

4 oz. uncooked pasta

2 tbs. butter or olive oil, optional

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Bring water, salt and oil to a rolling boil in a saucepan about twice the size a the amount of

water called for. Add pasta and boil uncovered until tender, but pasta still offers a slight

resistance to teeth when bitten (al dente) The cooking time will vary according to the type

of pasta. Drain cooked pasta in a colander. Shake the colander until pasta is well drained,

and do not rinse it. Toss with butter and grated cheese or Pesto, page 85, or top with a

piping hot sauce. Serve immediately.