to sauté / to toss
sal-TAH-reh
Saltare in padella (to sauté in the pan) is used to finish pasta by tossing it directly in the sauce. This is the correct Italian technique for combining pasta and sauce.
Salto le verdure in padella per pochi minuti.
I sauté the vegetables in the pan for a few minutes.
Salto la pasta con il sugo a fuoco vivo.
I toss the pasta with the sauce over high heat.