I have a simple pasta recipe if you are interested. -Boils water and add some salt in it. Put pasta in the boiling water. Follow the instruction in the packet and you won't go wrong. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the pasta. My preference is Angel hair (thin ones). -Drain the hot water and run some cold water to it immediately so that the pasta does not stick. -Add olive oil. This adds taste and prevents pasta from sticking. -Add Basil, Oregano, Onion, Garlic, Celery, Carrot, Brockley...(Whatever you have in your refrigerator) Add some more salt if required and mix it up well. You can eat it hot or cold. Your food is ready. I make this when I don't have enough time to cook. It tastes good and is really easy to prepare.