One of the worst parts is figuring out how to strain your pasta quickly without pouring that liquid gold down the drain.

We typically pour the pasta and water into a colander to prepare the dish, unaware that the pasta water can be reused. How and for what can it be used? The possibilities may surprise you.

Add the pasta and cook until al dente ... When it's ready, scoop off about 120ml (½ cup) of the cooking water, then drain in a colander, but do not riinse it. For the other pot of water ...

Do not add oil as the boiling water is good enough. 4. Once cooked always reserve the cooking water and drain the pasta to a colander. Now add the drained pasta and mix it carefully. 14. To give the ...

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 6 minutes, or according to package instructions, or until the pasta is tender. Drain in a colander but do not rinse.

The salty, starchy water will loosen up the sauce, add seasoning and give it a lovely silky texture. When the pasta is ready, drain it into a colander, reserving some more of the cooking water in ...