A Simple Trick for Better Pasta

I heartily recommend throwing a bay leaf in your next pot of pasta water. [1 per lb of pasta, remove after draining.] It lends an extra savory note in a "Wow! This sauce is better than I remember it being!" sort of way. See for yourself.
I won't make you eat whole-wheat pasta if you don't want to [even though I think food with actual flavor and texture is vastly superior].