Something my daughter learned in Bologna is that that you should always save some of the water before you drain your cooked pasta. It can be added back to the finished dish so that it does not dry out before being served. Adding tap water makes the dish, well, just waterier.
Always Save Some Pasta Water
Something my daughter learned in Bologna is that that you should always save some of the water before you drain your cooked pasta. It can be added back to the finished dish so that...

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