Cooking pasta seems simple, but food experts say you’ve probably been doing it wrong. The secret? It’s all in the salt, the water, and what you do before you drain it.

Having lived in Italy for 18 years, I have picked up many, many tips and tricks for cooking pasta. When I first arrived, I had the assumption that many foreigners have, that all pasta is the same, ...

If it's not tough and chewy, it's reduced to an unpalatable mush—there's certainly a fine art in cooking pasta perfectly al dente. And thanks to scientists and a surprising use of a particle ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. Ever since spaghetti and macaroni started being called “pasta” in the U.S., ...

No matter what kind of pasta dish you’re making, from pasta salad to a classic spaghetti carbonara, overcooking your pasta is the easiest way to ruin your meal. You may have heard of the term “al ...

You've been cooking pasta for years, maybe decades. Water, salt, noodles.Simple enough, right? Here's the thing: that pot of ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Most can agree that pasta in any form is delicious, not to mention ...