Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe: Guanciale, Eggs and Pecorino
Make Roman spaghetti carbonara with guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, and no cream. Learn how to keep the sauce silky instead of scrambled.
Homemade Egg Pasta Recipe: Dough, Rolling and Cutting
Make fresh egg pasta with flour and eggs: how to mix and rest the dough, roll it by hand or machine, cut it, and cook it in a few minutes.
Best Pasta for Chunky Sauces: 9 Shapes That Hold Ragù and Vegetables
The best pasta for chunky sauces has ridges, hollows or wide surfaces. Compare rigatoni, pappardelle, conchiglie and more, with tips for matching each sauce.
Best Pasta for Soup: 9 Small Shapes and When to Use Each
The best pasta for soup is small enough to fit on a spoon. Compare ditalini, orzo, stelline and more, and learn how to stop pasta turning soft in broth.
Pasta Cooking Time Chart: Typical Times by Shape
See typical cooking times for dried and fresh pasta by shape, from angel hair to rigatoni, plus how to tell when pasta is al dente.
Pasta Substitution Chart: What to Use When You Can’t Find a Shape
Can’t find the pasta your recipe calls for? This pasta substitution chart shows which shapes to swap, by type, with tips for adjusting the cooking time.
Pasta all’Amatriciana Recipe: Guanciale, Tomato and Pecorino
Make pasta all’amatriciana with crisp guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, chili and pecorino. Learn the method, the onion debate and the best substitutes.
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe: Italian Pasta and Bean Soup
Make pasta e fagioli at home with beans, ditalini, tomato and rosemary. A thick Italian soup with canned or dried bean options, variations and storage tips.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe: Garlic, Olive Oil and Chili
Learn how to make spaghetti aglio e olio with golden garlic, olive oil, chili and parsley. Get a silky sauce in 20 minutes, with fixes for common problems.
Pasta alla Norma Recipe: Sicilian Eggplant, Tomato and Ricotta Salata
Make Sicilian pasta alla Norma at home with golden fried eggplant, a basil tomato sauce and ricotta salata. Includes baking option, substitutes and storage tips.