Foolproof! Easy Mentaiko Pasta

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   Tip 1: Score the mentaiko membrane, and you can take the insides out easily!

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   Scrape out the mentaiko insides, using a spoon.

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   Tip 2: If you mix all the ingredients together, and mash up the butter with a spoon into pinky finger tip-sized pieces, it will melt immediately into the hot pasta.

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   The sauce is done.

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   It looks like this at this point.

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   It's not too appetizing.

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   Bring the water to a rapid boil.

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   Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

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   Boil the pasta over medium heat so that you don't burn the pasta.

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    The pasta dances!

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    Once the pasta sinks to the bottom of the pot, boil it for the time indicated on the package.

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    The water in the pot should just bubble gently.

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    While the pasta is cooking, prepare the garnishes to top on the pasta!

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    Seeto see how to cut the shiso leaves.

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    Tip 3: Drain the pasta roughly!

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    Toss that drained pasta into the bowl with the sauce!

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    The cooking water that clings to the pasta will make the sauce smooth!

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    Mix quickly until the butter melts completely!

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    To serve: Twist it round and round with a pair of tongs to serve it neatly.

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    Enjoy before it gets cold!

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