How to stop drained pasta from sticking: toss with olive oil and seasoning
After draining, toss pasta with a little olive oil (and seasoning) to keep strands separated.
Drain the pasta, then add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix through; the transcript states this stops it from sticking together. It also seasons with salt and pepper at this stage.
The short version
- Toss drained pasta with a little olive oil to prevent sticking
Why it works
Coating the surface reduces direct starch-to-starch contact between strands as it cools.
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