If it's not tough and chewy, it's reduced to an unpalatable mush—there's certainly a fine art in cooking pasta perfectly al dente. And thanks to scientists and a surprising use of a particle ...

No matter what kind of pasta dish you’re making, from pasta salad to a classic spaghetti carbonara, overcooking your pasta is the easiest way to ruin your meal. You may have heard of the term “al ...

Why is a plate of pasta generally so much better in Italy? There are a lot of reasons, but let’s start with the most basic. They made the rules for how to cook and serve the pasta, and chefs ...

When you make pasta, you need two things: a box of pasta and something to dress it with. When you toss pasta with sauce, it ...

There are so many good reasons to learn how to cook. It’s a fundamental skill that will contribute to your overall health and nourishment, it’s a great way to broaden your skillset, and, not for ...

Spaghetti squash: Since it arrived on American shores in the 1930s, it has been touted as an economical alternative for pasta and, in the ‘80s, as a health food. It has been referred to as the ...

Naughty or nice? That's often how I think about foods packed with carbohydrates. Whole grains, like brown rice and whole wheat, fall squarely into the nice category, while white pasta and rice, well, ...