If using dried pasta, be sure to reserve a bit of the pasta water – it can help loosen the sauce and make it cling beautifully to the noodles. No parmesan on hand? Aged gouda or pecorino are excellent ...

Learning to make homemade pasta was kinda life changing. First of all, my husband thought he didn't like pasta. Turns out he just doesn't like the flavorless flour and water kind of dry packaged pasta ...

Let the flour fly and learn how to make homemade pasta shells, with advice from an expert. By APRIL HAMILTON | Contributing writer; Jun 18, 2025 Jun 18, 2025; 4 min to read.

In the show, Meghan said to cover the spaghetti with water, which she said takes about 3 ½ cups. However, the amount you use will depend on the size of your skillet.

In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water. Add the pasta and 1 tablespoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until just shy of al dente. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking water, then drain.

Cook's Notes. You can opt for whatever pasta you have on hand here. I prefer a long, ribbon noodle here (spaghetti, bucatini, linguini) but a short cut can also work (rigatoni, ziti, penne, even ...

Add pasta and set a timer according to the box’s instructions, since different shapes of pasta and brands cook at different times. Stir often so the pasta doesn’t clump together.

Welcoming summer reminds me of my days leading cooking camps for kids in a rented church kitchen. Hungry to learn, these 8- to 12-year-olds would race into the kitchen, tie on their aprons and ...