Italian Expression · Advanced
scolare bene la pasta
drain the pasta thoroughly
Pronunciation: scolare bene la pasta
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: drain the pasta thoroughly.
Example
Scola bene la pasta e conserva un po' d'acqua di cottura.
Drain the pasta thoroughly and save a little cooking water.
Practice tips
- Practice scolare bene la pasta out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for advanced-level learners.