We've all seen it. Scroll online for five minutes and you're basically bombarded with a proverbial alphabet soup of viral cooking "tricks" that promise glorious results. Add this. Flip that. Never ...

Baked pasta doesn’t even have to try to be a cozy, comforting dish. There’s already the bubbling sauce, the gooey cheese, the ...

Choose noodles with denser, spiral shapes: Use twisty shapes like cavatappi or tortellini so ridges grab dressing and fillings to maximize the amount of flavor in each bite. Undercook, chill, dress ...

When chef Carla Lalli Music recently made pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe for dinner, it came out too salty. Her error? She used oversalted pasta water to finish her sauce. “Sometimes it’s better ...

Although it’s often relegated to side status, a great pasta salad can bring main character energy to a cookout or summer dinner. At its best, this classic dish is bright, refreshing, and packed with ...

Pamela Vachon is a full-time freelance writer who covers food and drinks. She is a certified sommelier, former fine dining captain and bartender, and culinary school graduate. Although it’s often ...