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The Kit · Cooking Basics

How to Make Pasta Water Starchy Enough for Restaurant-Style Sauces

Learn how to make pasta water starchy enough to help sauces turn glossy and cohesive, without relying on a restaurant kitchen or a pot of reused water.

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The Measure · Technique

How to Thicken a Sauce With Cornstarch

Mix cornstarch with cold liquid first, whisk the slurry into simmering sauce, and stop cooking once the texture turns glossy and smooth.

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