For me, cooking pasta is almost a reflexive action. More than many other cooking techniques — like cooking rice, for example, which can be fraught with conflicting opinions on which method is “correct ...

Your noodles need a deep dive.

One of the tiniest kinds of pasta you’ll find at the supermarket is ancini de pepe. This itty bitty pastina gets its name from the Italian word for peppercorns, though this pasta is even tinier. Much ...

Penne pasta is a favorite in many kitchens because it’s versatile, holds sauces beautifully, and cooks quickly. Whether you’re boiling it for a simple side or simmering it in a one-pot dish, knowing ...

Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to achieve perfection at home. Many of us will have experienced our pasta disintegrating into a beige mush – ...

There is nothing better than a heaping plate of pasta when you've got a big appetite. And there is nothing worse than that heaping pile of pasta noodles sticking together in one giant mound. No one ...

I tested the controversial cooking method to find out if it actually prevents stickiness — or if it’s a waste of good olive oil. Adding olive oil to pasta cooking water does not prevent the strands ...

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