Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson ...

I’m always looking for an easy and quick weeknight meal, especially if it combines three of my favorite things: pasta, cream and mushrooms. This recipe was born by combining two recipes that I already ...

Pasta comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes and sauces. But the first step to cooking pasta has typically been a simple, tried-and-true process: Drop the main ingredient into a pot of boiling salted ...

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In a large pot over medium, combine the oil and half of the pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is crisp and deeply browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a ...