Set some spaghetti to boil in water so salty it tastes like the sea (I stole that from someone!). Next, throw some slivers of red onion into a little bath of ice, water and salt. Drain the pasta and toss it with a little more olive oil or butter if the tomatoes are bland. Introduce the tomatoes, toss again and add in the rest. The pro tip here is to pay attention to the details, which really matter with super simple dishes like this.

Source: New York Times August 18, 2021 15:00 UTC