Pasta
Italian pasta traditions, techniques, and varieties for home cooking. Topics include pasta shapes, cooking methods, equipment, sauces, and cheese pairings.
Different Pasta Shapes
Different pasta shapes aren't just for looks, each one is designed to work better with certain sauces and ingredients.
Dried Pasta
Modern pasta production relies on industrial machinery and pasteurisation to meet global demand, replacing the old street-drying methods.
Fresh Pasta and How to Make It
Making fresh pasta at home is easier than you think, and it's worth doing when the recipe actually calls for it.
Gnocchi and How to Use It
Gnocchi are Italian potato dumplings that are easier to make than you'd think, and simple sauces like tomato or sage butter make them shine.
History of Pasta
Pasta's origins span ancient Rome to medieval Italy, with competing claims about who invented this beloved staple.
How to Cook Pasta
Cook pasta perfectly by using a big pot, keeping water boiling, and checking it regularly instead of following packet times blindly.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Pasta Shapes
How well do you know your pasta shapes? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz about Italian pasta varieties and their origins.
Should Grated Cheese Always Follow Pasta?
Not every pasta dish needs grated cheese—here's when to skip it and let the sauce shine.
Utensils and Equipment for Cooking Great Pasta
You only really need two pans and a pasta fork to cook great pasta without breaking the bank.