Pasta

I’m just going to say it: this is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever eaten – better than the macaroni cheese I ate as a child; better than the macaroni cheese I brought my own children up on when they were little (they don’t agree); better than any fancy restaurant macaroni cheese with white truffle or lobster; better than any macaroni cheese I have loved in my life thus far, and there have been many.

A splash of cream is the secret to achieving an indulgent, delicious pasta sauce on a weeknight.

Created by Pamela Reed of Brooklyn Farm Girl.

Spelt spaghetti has an incredible nutty taste and is a great alternative to regular spaghetti, as it's high in wheat bran fiber, or beta-glucans, which help keep our cholesterol levels in check.

Roasted butternut squash shines in this hearty, family-friendly fall pasta dinner.

This dough is remarkably easy to work with and is a striking shade of mahogany.

This manicotti recipe is filled with three cheeses & Italian herbs, then covered in a delicious Italian sausage marinara sauce! Created by Whitney Bond of WhitneyBond.com.

Using chorizo in place of beef means this cheater’s Bolognese is ready in less than 15 minutes (but still packed with flavor).

You’re going to want to make this simple seasonal pasta all summer long.

Another great twist on classic bolognese, this simple dish is one of my family favorites. The secret is the crispy leaves of fresh oregano, which give the saucy base and silky pasta extra punch.

We stole your nonna's ziti and took it on a self-discovery tour of Middle Eastern flavors. Sorry—it doesn't want to come home.

Blanching fresh basil leaves before blending is the key to this vibrant, ultra-herby pesto. Perfect for pasta, it also dresses up pizza, scrambled eggs, and more.