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Pasta 101

by eHow Editors

Pasta is an incredibly versatile ingredient that you can use in just about any dish. Whether you're looking to make a quick meal, a hearty dinner or an elegant presentation, check out our guide to all things pasta.

Pasta Basics

  • How to Choose Pasta

    Holding a place of honor on any pre-race dinner table, pasta makes a quick, delicious meal that you can serve with an endless list of healthy toppings. Read More

  • How to Boil Pasta

    Boil some pasta, open a jar of spaghetti sauce, and you have the quintessential meal for an American 20-year-old. Read More

  • How to Tell if Pasta Is Ready

    Perfectly cooked pasta is called "al dente," which in Italian means "to the tooth." Al dente pasta is cooked just enough to retain a firm texture while being fully pliable. Read More

  • How to Reheat Pasta

    Reheated pasta is never as good as freshly cooked - reheating inevitably overcooks the pasta. But if you've got some left over, here's how to freshen it up. Read More

  • How to Make Homemade Egg Pasta

    Fresh egg noodles are great with a rich alfredo sauce. This recipe makes enough pasta for four people. Read More

  • How to Cook Wheat-Free Pasta

    Many individuals have made the decision to switch from traditional pasta to wheat-free pastas for their own health and well being. Most often these pastas are made with a Read More

  • How to Eat Pasta

    There are many types of pasta; some are difficult to eat and some are easy to eat. Types of pasta you can find include spaghetti, linguine, shells, egg noodles, fettuccine, Read More

  • How to Freeze Pasta

    In general, try to only cook the amount of pasta you're going to eat. However, if you just can't finish that huge lasagna you made, here are some tips for storing it. Read More

  • How to Dry Pasta

    Drying your fresh homemade pasta is the perfect way to preserve it for later use. Whether you plan to eat it today, a few days from now or even several weeks down the road, Read More

Pasta Recipes

Types of Pasta

  • How to Make Pasta Noodles

    There is nothing more wonderful than serving homemade pasta noodles along with your favorite meal. The light and chewy texture of a pasta noodle made from scratch are far Read More

  • How to Make Tagliatelle Pasta

    Serving homemade pasta is an almost sure-fire way to impress your guests. The good news is, it's much easier to make than you probably realize. And kids will love helping Read More

  • How to Make Ziti Pasta

    Learn how to make this delicious and filling Italian baked ziti from start to finish. Read More

  • How to Make Whole Wheat Pasta

    Making homemade pasta dough is a snap. Use whole-wheat pastry flour to get the goodness and fiber of whole grains without the heaviness or ordinary whole-wheat flour. Read More

  • How to Make Pasta Noodles

    There is nothing more wonderful than serving homemade pasta noodles along with your favorite meal. The light and chewy texture of a pasta noodle made from scratch are far Read More

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