Overcooked Your Pasta? Pan-Fry It
Flabby, overcooked pasta isn’t a lost cause. Rinse it well and then firm it up again by refrigerating the drained pasta on a baking sheet, covering it with plastic wrap, and chilling it overnight. Then pan-fry it in a little oil, where it will take on appealingly crisp, browned edges and a slight chew. The results are so good, you may find yourself overcooking pasta on purpose. –E.T.
Overcooked pasta from a 1-pound box (shapes work best): Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high until shimmering. Add half of pasta and toss to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta starts to turn golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, add another tablespoon oil to skillet, and cook
