Few foods are as popular as pasta. In fact, the International Pasta Organisation (IPO) reports that, in 2023, global pasta production reached nearly 17 million tons, translating to about 80 million ...

Italians, foodies, and pasta lovers alike agree that all pasta should be eaten al dente — an Italian phrase that translates to "to the tooth." Al dente pasta is cooked until it is tender yet still ...

The way you prepare your food could be making you fat. A study from Wageningen University in the Netherlands found that the texture of your food can greatly affect eating speed, which in turn might ...

Pasta all'arrabbiata is an authentic symbol of Roman cuisine, a simple but irresistible dish, perfect for those who love ...

Cooking pasta al dente allows for some carryover cooking to happen once it’s out of the pot, whether that’s in a colander, a pot, or a skillet. It means you can finish cooking your pasta in sauces ...

Craving pasta? Biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, the 'Glucose Goddess,' reveals how cooking methods impact blood sugar. Overcooked pasta causes rapid glucose spikes, while al dente pasta digests slowly, ...

Some people are pushy in traffic. Others grow impatient with a long airport line or a slow cashier at the neighborhood grocery store. For Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), his pushiness and pickiness concern ...