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PASTA Servings Serves four Ingredients 1/2 lbs. Pasta 1 Tablespoon SaltButter Olive Oil or Butter Technique Bring a covered pot of water to a rolling boil Add 1 Tablespoon of salt Add pasta and stir After 5 minutes taste for doneness. It should be "al dente" When done drain well and transfer to bowl Add some olive oil or butter to prevent sticking Note: If you are making cold pasta salad, rinse with cold water before adding olive oil to pasta © 2006 Culinary Insider, Inc., All Rights Reserved