If it’s not tough and chewy, it’s reduced to an unpalatable mush—there’s certainly a fine art in cooking pasta perfectly al dente. And thanks to scientists and a surprising use of a particle ...

Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to achieve perfection at home. Many of us ...

Italians are notoriously — and understandably — protective of their cuisine, as frequent arguments about the correct toppings for pizza or the appropriate pasta to use with a Bolognese ragu will ...