How many times has this happened to you: You grab pasta out of the cupboard. Look at the package. Cooking time is 11 minutes. Perfect, I can wait that long. But wait… I have to boil the dang water.

A new creamy cold pasta is ready to accompany your warm days. This time we made it with avocado cream, almonds and tomatoes. A great recipe for this season: it is very quick to make, while you cook ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Stanley Tucci knows his pasta. Given his travels across Italy, the actor is well-versed in cooking exceptional Italian cuisine. Tucci, who ...

A single tweet has ignited a vigorous debate—and we put it to the test. Common wisdom in pasta cookery has held that the (well-salted) water must be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil before you even ...

You've probably heard the old adage "a watched pot never boils." But what if you didn’t have to watch…or even wait at all? Our assistant food editor (and pasta queen) Francesca Zani makes a strong ...

We created this easy cold pasta salad recipe years ago when we were looking for a hearty, satisfying meal when it was hot out. We love pasta but not hot pasta during hot weather. The simplest way to ...

The prime summer entertaining season is in full swing! Long lazy days (and nights) made for cookouts and backyard barbecues. If you happen to be invited to a summer soiree this year, there is one dish ...