Like virtually every homecook in the world who's ever enjoyed a plate of delicious pasta, you've probably yearned for the secrets behind that perfectly toothsome strand, that flawlessly silky sauce ...

Macchialina’s owner and chef, Michael Pirolo, remembers when local Italian eateries’ pasta dishes included only spaghetti, ravioli, and linguine. His favorite, cavatelli, never appeared on menus. “I ...

Excerpted with permission from Pasta Masterclass by Mateo Zielonka published by Quadrille Publishing, May 2023 There’s always plenty of lively conversation when you work in a kitchen. Everyone loves ...