"Leaving the lid off the pot while the pasta is cooking is the way to go," advises de Marchi. "This prevents the water from ...

You've probably heard at some point that you should add olive oil to your pasta water. I totally understand the logic: You don’t want your pasta to stick together, and oil is slippery.

Place a medium pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped ... Meanwhile, place potatoes in a pot with salted water to cover. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes.