Defined as two or three minutes less cook time than the package instructions, “firm” pasta sits at the very beginning of the ...
Italians, foodies, and pasta lovers alike agree that all pasta should be eaten al dente — an Italian phrase that translates to "to the tooth." Al dente pasta is cooked until it is tender yet still ...
I recently went to Italy for one very important reason: to eat a lot of pasta. But in addition to suffering from a blissful carb coma for a few nights in a row, I learned a lot about the art of ...
Few foods are as popular as pasta. In fact, the International Pasta Organisation (IPO) reports that, in 2023, global pasta production reached nearly 17 million tons, translating to about 80 million ...
Cooking pasta al dente allows for some carryover cooking to happen once it’s out of the pot, whether that’s in a colander, a pot, or a skillet. It means you can finish cooking your pasta in sauces ...
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How to cook al dente pasta

Your guide to cooking pasta to the perfect doneness - al dente! Perfect for sauces, casseroles, salads and more, al dente is ...
When people think of eating a healthy diet, a bowl full of pasta is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, experts say that cooking pasta a specific way can actually be better for you ...