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 ...

Penne pasta is a favorite in many kitchens because it’s versatile, holds sauces beautifully, and cooks quickly. Whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve probably been boiling pasta the same way for years: water, salt, noodles, done. But professional chefs — and even scientists — say there’s a world of untapped flavor and texture hiding in that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. orzo in a rice cooker - HannaTor/Shutterstock A rice cooker isn't just for rice. You can cook pasta to perfection in a rice cooker ...

Andrea Scotti receives funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the Swedish Research Council. Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to ...