Have you ever wondered why there is a huge variety of pasta types available at the grocery store? With options like spaghetti, penne, farfalle, shells, angel hair, macaroni, etc., it's a struggle to ...

Ah, pasta. Is there any food so universally loved as this infinitely versatile staple? It's a pantry must-have that can accommodate any palate, whether you need to whip up a simple mac and cheese dish ...

It’s hard to think of a more classic example of comfort food than macaroni and cheese. And while nearly everyone agrees that it’s delicious, it’s hard to get anyone to agree to a specific style ...

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 scrub ...

Similar to manicotti and cannelloni, stuffed shells are jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and baked on a saucy bed of tangy marinara. The filling is usually seasoned with garlic and herbs ...

Most people cook pasta by feel. It works on busy nights, but it usually leads to leftovers that linger in the fridge or plates that feel a little too light. Since pasta expands as it cooks, figuring ...

Before summer is over, make good use of fresh zucchini and corn in this easy, substantial, pretty pasta dish made with shells. Use the smallest shells you can find, or add elbows, cavatelli, or ...