Recipes
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Bettina’s Stranguggi from The Pasta Grannies Comfort Cooking Cookbook
A sneak peek recipe from the new Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking book. Bettina shares her stranguggi pasta recipe (similar to cavatelli), which she serves with a special white bean called cannellina bianca and stewed greens.
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Mason Jar Gelato with Ricotta, Coffee & Honey
No ice cream machine? No problem. Similar to mason jar ice cream, mason jar gelato is incredibly easy to make at home. All you need is a mason jar and a little shake, shake, shake!
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Pasta al Fumo: Spicy Tomato Pici
Meryl Feinstein of Pasta Social Club shares her vegetarian take on "pasta al fumo," a smoky-spicy pasta hailing from the Tuscan town of Cortona. Think: vodka sauce's smokin' hot cousin.
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Summertime Bolognese
This lighter, veggie-forward take on bolognese comes together in about an hour and lends itself well to endless substitutions.
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Rigatoni with Sausage Fennel Ragù & Whipped Ricotta
A dish inspired by dads, for dads. Thinly sliced fennel adds a touch of sweetness, while Italian sausage creates instant flavor in this ragù rigatoni.
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Cassatelle: Chocolate & Ricotta Fritters
Love cannoli? Then you're going to adore cassatelle, fried half-moon pastries filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips. In this recipe, we walk you through how to make this delightful Sicilian pastry at home – it's easier than you think!
Cooking Tips
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Three Tips for Making Better Anolini
Plump and cheery, anolini pasta is a joy to admire. Here's how to make them perfectly every single time.
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Mastering the art of pasta from unexpected places: An interview with Chef Joe Sasto
Chef Joe Sasto shares his Michelin-star advice for making better pasta and finding culinary inspiration in unusual ways.
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This Father and Son Make Pasta Together Every Sunday: An Interview with Pasta et Al
Every Sunday, Alec Morris and his son, "little Al," make homemade pasta together – and it's adorable. We interview Alec to learn more about his family tradition of pasta making and what inspires them to create unique dishes each week.
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Creating Sustainable Pasta with Sicilian Roots: An Interview with Alessandra Lauria of The Pasta Studio
When Alessandra Lauria set out to figure out what she wanted to do in life, she didn't imagine it would involve pasta. But something in her Sicilian roots called her to learn more about this very special culinary art.
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Learning the Ways of the Pastaia: An Interview with Meryl Feinstein of Pasta Social Club
We sit down with Meryl Feinstein, the woman behind Pasta Social Club, for a somewhat nerdy (warning: we go really deep into pasta hydration) but inspiring conversation.
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5 Tips for Perfecting Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Making fresh spaghetti alla chitarra is no easy feat. But, with these five tips and a little practice, you can learn how to "play" the chitarra and create beautiful, square spaghetti in no time!