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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Though far from the most exotic pasta recipe, Spaghetti alla Carbonara (more or less literally translated as ‘spaghetti as that of the charcoal maker’) is a great mid-way step between that and just plain marinara. Essentially spaghetti with eggs and bacon, it is simple to make and delightful to eat. read more..

Pasta Sauces Make the Dish

Plain pasta is healthy and delicious. But the overwhelming majority of dishes are going to involve combining it with some kind of sauce. Fortunately, there are many delicious recipes to choose from, covering every kind of pasta shape and flavor. read more..

Pasta Serving Tips from the Pros

If you pay careful attention when you enjoy an evening at a fine restaurant, you’ll discover there is more to the meal than simply a well-made dish. Presentation counts for a lot. read more..

Pasta Preparation Tools

Those with an interest in making pasta dishes – and that’s everyone, yes? – are fortunate to be living in this day and age. Ancient wisdom and modern technology have combined to produce an array of tools that can aid in the pursuit of pasta perfection. read more..

Pasta Preparation Tips from the Pros

There are so many different possible pasta recipes it might seem impossible to provide general guidelines. But all good pasta recipes have a few things in common. read more..