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A Guide to Matching Up Different Pastas and Sauces “The principles that bring pasta and sauce together cannot be ignored by anyone who wants to achieve the full and harmonious expression of flavor of which Italian cooking is capable.” The key to matching shape to sauce is in the shape itself. Here is a list … Read More “The Secret to a Perfect Pasta Recipe” »
These two recipes contain both pasta and canned tuna, but the results are as different as summer and winter. The tuna pomodoro is tomato sauce served on top of whole-wheat spaghetti, while the second recipe is a baked mac and cheese with broccoli and tuna. Tuna Pomodoro This dish is light, delicious, and filling, and … Read More “2 Pastas With Canned Tuna” »
You simply cannot resist the aroma which comes from the kitchen when pasta is cooked. The amazing aroma and flavor of these Italian dishes come from the herbs and spices used for their making. If you like preparing your own sauce, instead of getting a ready-made one from the store, you will certainly benefit from … Read More “The Ideal Herbs and Spices for Pasta Sauces” »
Keeping pasta sauce simple allows the flavors of a few tasty ingredients to stand out. This garlicky lamb sauce is balanced with rich tomatoes and a touch of sweetness from port wine. To bring out the depth of these simple ingredients, it’s key to let the sauce have time to develop. Time here is as … Read More “Penne With Garlicky Lamb Sauce” »
Pasta with rich and creamy Alfredo sauce has to be one of the most decadent, indulgent – and gratifying – comfort foods going. Pure butter, heavy cream and savory Parmesan cheese are melted together, blended into perfectly-cooked al dente noodles and piled high in a delectable mound. A generous dusting of fresh-cracked black pepper is … Read More “The Ultimate Comfort Food: How to Make Creamy Pasta Alfredo” »
Luscious baked penne with Italian sausage is a cheesy, rich and satisfying dish that goes together in well under an hour. It has the “mouth feel” of lasagna but is much simpler to pull together. Spice it up with hot sausage, make it richer with ground veal or beef or try a lighter, lower-calorie version … Read More “Try This Luscious Baked Penne With Italian Sausage” »
Is There A Difference Between Jarred and Homemade Sauces? If you love pasta sauce, then you know there’s a constant debate going on about whether or not jarred pasta sauce is as good as homemade. This is a debate that just goes back and forth, with people choosing one side, and then another. Of course, … Read More “The Difference Between Homemade and Jarred Gourmet Pasta Sauce” »
So you’ve learned your grandmother’s fresh pasta recipe, or you’ve found a great handmade noodle store that will do the job for you. That’s great news! Now what? It’s not as if you can simply dig in out of the container as though it were take-out. The beauty of the best fresh pasta is that … Read More “How to Cook and Store the Best Fresh Pasta” »
Pasta can be a healthy inclusion in a balanced diet. The pasta itself will not contribute to an unhealthy meal but the sauces we choose to make can if we do not make good choices. Sauces that are heavy with thick cream are not good for those individuals on low fat diets. Consider using healthier … Read More “Tips for Adding Herbs and Seasoning to Pasta for a Healthy Snack” »
If you’ve never heard of Spaghetti Squash, you may be visualizing a heaping plate of pasta with slices of yellow squash mixed in and sprinkled with a generous portion of parmesan cheese. That would be incorrect although we can all agree it sounds delicious! Spaghetti Squash is a vegetable that grows in noodle form and, … Read More “How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Grow It Too!” »
