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.

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 ...

Andrea Scotti receives funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the Swedish Research Council. Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to ...

This Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta Fagioli is a cozy twist on the classic Italian bean and pasta soup, made heartier with hot ...

Overcooked pasta can’t hold sauce and loses its ideal texture. Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index and keeps you fuller longer. Taste pasta early and finish cooking it in the sauce for best ...