The 10 Commandments of Cooking Pasta

The quality of olive oil can make or break a pasta dish. It shouldn't just be used as a garnish to prevent the pasta from sticking; it should be able to shine on its own as an ingredient. The flavor of authentic olive oil adds so much to any pasta dish, and it shouldn't be overlooked. Do as the Italians do and — generously — drizzle every pasta with extra oil on top, regardless of the sauce, and invest in a kind that you love. The extra cost is worth it.

Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio e olio