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Essential Cooking Tips From Legendary Chefs

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Mario Batali - American Chef & Media Personality

On cooking pasta: Don't salt the water before it has come to a boil, or it will take longer to boil. When finishing a pasta with butter sauce, use cold butter for a better emulsion. Remove the pan of pasta and sauce from the heat before adding the cheese.

For more of Mario Batali's pasta tips, check out the full list from his website here.


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