Pasta is joy. From traditional cacio e pepe or amatriciana to fettuccine alfredo and carbonara, pasta is comfort food. For some, it’s a way of life that connects family to history. Just ask an Italian. Travel through Italy and you’ll find this ubiquitous food in trattorias and osterias, with each region specializing in certain dishes. For example, the Emilia-Romagna region is credited with bolognese sauce, tagliatelle, garganelli, and tortellini in Brodo. Similarly, southern Italy is the home of orecchiette, vermicelli, mafalde, fusilli, scialatielli, rigatoni, and ziti. Regardless of its origin, pasta is versatile enough to be used in soups, shaped into various forms, and served up with myriad sauces. It can be dried, frozen, refrigerated, or made fresh. It can be a quick weeknight dinner or an all-day love affair. When it comes to pasta, think past the standard commercial brands and open up your world to options that will add variety to your plate and palate. This includes both artisanal and homemade pasta. If you’re intimidated by making pasta from scratch, don’t be! It’s easier than you think. And even if you don’t want to take the time to learn the trade, you can still level up pasta night by choosing the best dried pastas and pairing them with simple sauces. Here are some tips and tricks to create cozy, comforting pasta any night of the week. ALL ABOUT Pasta
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