Spaghetti can be bought dried or fresh. The former takes longer to cook, but is recommended as it gives a better texture. Several types of dried spaghetti are available including: extra long ...
Add the spaghetti and cook for 2 minutes less than the suggested time on the packet, stirring a few times. While the pasta is cooking, add a small ladleful of pasta water to the tomato sauce.
Scan the menu of any Italian-American restaurant, and you'll likely encounter several standard dishes: Caesar salad, chicken parmesan, pasta primavera . . . you get the vibe. While these dishes may ...