How to Cook Dry Pasta: Cooking with Kimberly

Fill a large pot with water and place it on the stove to boil.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the boiling water and taste it to ensure it tastes like the sea.

Add a bay leaf to the water for flavor.

Eyeball a handful of penne pasta for each person, plus one extra, and add it to the boiling water.

Keep the water at a rolling boil and stir the pasta to prevent sticking.

Cover the pot to bring the water back to a boil quickly, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook the pasta for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and tasting for doneness.

Once the pasta is al dente, drain it using a colander, making sure to remove the bay leaf.

Drizzle about half a tablespoon of olive oil over the drained pasta to prevent sticking and add flavor.

Toss the pasta to coat it in the olive oil and prepare it for serving.

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