Many cities in Italy are near the sea and the Italians are well-known for their centuries-old tradition of fishing. They’re also well known, obviously, for the use of pasta in cooking. Many excellent recipes have evolved from those twin circumstances. When the seafood is fresh, these two make for excellent partners.
There are many possibilities, including [...]

If you pay careful attention when you enjoy an evening at a fine restaurant, you’ll discover there is more to the meal than simply a well-made dish. Presentation counts for a lot.
Yes, you can see the fine table cloth and the waiters are properly attentive while not pestering you. But focus for a moment on [...]

There are so many different possible pasta recipes it might seem impossible to provide general guidelines. But all good pasta recipes have a few things in common.
The most obvious is to start with fresh pasta.
That could be homemade, certainly. Making your own pasta at home is easy and inexpensive. After a little practice, the results [...]

One of the great things about pasta is its versatility. Not only is it nutritious and tasty, but it goes with any wine you happen to favor. Still, you’ll want to select a wine that goes with the whole dish.
You should start simple and work your way up as you experiment with a wider variety [...]

Like everything in nutrition, the heart health impact of pasta is an area of active research. Though there are dissenters, which is good since that’s where new ideas come from, most experts agree that pasta is a heart-healthy food.
Made from durum wheat, pasta is a whole grain food. Whole grains are ‘whole’ because their bran [...]

With the arrival of spring, creative cooks look for seasonal vegetables to freshen up their daily menus. The produce aisle is stocked with the spring season’s best offerings. Artichokes, asparagus, snow peas and a variety of spring lettuce all serve as terrific ingredients for a delicious salad. Add a serving of seafood, and transform a [...]

Pasta is made from simple ingredients - wheat and eggs. And by such a simple process (just a little mixing). Those two facts almost guaranteed that pasta would find its way around many cultures. But learning where and how and which type reveals a few unexpected twists.
The source of wheat for pasta is something of [...]

(ARA) – The graduation season is a time of year when families from all over the country celebrate both the academic success and beginning of a loved one’s long journey. On the islands of Hawaii, this time of year is extremely significant for native families, with several traditions that play a significant role.
In Hawaiian culture, [...]

Plain pasta is healthy and delicious. But the overwhelming majority of dishes are going to involve combining it with some kind of sauce. Fortunately, there are many delicious recipes to choose from, covering every kind of pasta shape and flavor.
Heavy
A traditional ragu may be too much trouble. So go for something a little bit different [...]

Those with an interest in making pasta dishes - and that’s everyone, yes? - are fortunate to be living in this day and age. Ancient wisdom and modern technology have combined to produce an array of tools that can aid in the pursuit of pasta perfection.
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If you make your own pasta, and it’s a simple [...]