How to Make Really Good Pasta
How to Make a Really Friggin' Good Bowl of Pasta

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Pasta — it's what's usually for dinner, at least when you're in college or living solo. But instead of resorting to your same ol' same ol' routine, allow these 10 tips to help you see pasta in a whole new light. Though some of them may sound like a no-brainer, like salting your pasta water . . . a lot, each one ensures you end up with the best friggin' bowl of carbs you've ever experienced in your life.
1 Cook the Pasta Less Than You Think

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2 Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil on Top

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3 Homemade Tomato Sauce

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4 Caramelized Garlic

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5 Breadcrumbs = Poor Man's Parmesan

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6 Garnish With Fresh Herbs

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7 Freshly Grate Cheese

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8 Fry Up Pancetta or Bacon

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9 Garnish With Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

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