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Various Eateries launches Noci, fresh pasta Italian concept, expands portfolio
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Various Eateries launches Noci, fresh pasta Italian concept, expands portfolio

Various Eateries launches Noci, serving handmade silken-handkerchief pasta and Sicilian street food-inspired snacks from sites in Islington, Battersea Power Station and Shoreditch.

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Pizzeria Cardamomo Opens in Downtown Redwood City Serving Homemade Pasta
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Pizzeria Cardamomo Opens in Downtown Redwood City Serving Homemade Pasta

Pizzeria Cardamomo at 2053A Broadway is serving housemade fresh pasta and multi-day sourdough pizza crusts in downtown Redwood City, with chef-owner Momo Farouq saying, “I feel a lot (of) energy.”

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Pastaria Vivi Opens in Encinitas, Fresh Handmade Pasta, Market and Subscription
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Pastaria Vivi Opens in Encinitas, Fresh Handmade Pasta, Market and Subscription

Pastaria Vivi brings more than 75 handmade pasta-and-sauce combinations each morning to Encinitas Village and a monthly Vivi Pasta Box described as "basically a date night in a box."

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King Arthur’s Fresh Pasta Recipe and Tips acce Guide for Beginners
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King Arthur’s Fresh Pasta Recipe and Tips acce Guide for Beginners

King Arthur’s fresh‑pasta primer lays out hands‑on technique (well method, machine settings, semolina finishing) while Emilie Raffa’s flour and egg tips sharpen your home results.

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Gusto Deli & Bistro Debuts on Garnet Avenue with Grab-and-Go Pastas, Imports
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Gusto Deli & Bistro Debuts on Garnet Avenue with Grab-and-Go Pastas, Imports

Gusto Deli & Bistro on Garnet Avenue opened in December and now serves freshly made pastas and grab-and-go Italian sandwiches alongside imported olive oils, pastas, cheeses and meats.

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Barilla Pasta, A Trusted Choice for Everyday Italian Meals
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Barilla Pasta, A Trusted Choice for Everyday Italian Meals

Why Barilla pasta is a smart pick for simple, tasty dishes at home If you are searching for a reliable pasta brand, Barilla pasta is often a top choice for everyday cooking.

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Al Solito Posto Launches Six-Course Chef’s Pasta Tasting in Las Vegas
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Al Solito Posto Launches Six-Course Chef’s Pasta Tasting in Las Vegas

Al Solito Posto at Tivoli Village is serving a six-course, prepaid chef’s-table pasta tasting at its kitchen-adjacent marble table, with tickets listed at $110 and a Feb. 24, 2026 debut.

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Chef Shusaku Toba's sio pasta opens in Singapore's Raffles City March 26
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Chef Shusaku Toba's sio pasta opens in Singapore's Raffles City March 26

Chef Shusaku Toba's sio pasta opens its first outlet outside Japan at Raffles City Shopping Centre in Singapore on March 26, 2026, serving more than ten handcrafted pastas.

Jamie Taylor1m read
Fazoli’s in McMinnville closing March 8, co-owner Tammy Townsend confirms
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Fazoli’s in McMinnville closing March 8, co-owner Tammy Townsend confirms

Fazoli’s in McMinnville will close once inventory runs out, co-owner Tammy Townsend posted on Facebook, noting the franchised restaurant opened Feb. 22, 2022 and thanked customers for four years.

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Slate traces how American Italian restaurants introduced cream into Roman fettuccine alfredo
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Slate traces how American Italian restaurants introduced cream into Roman fettuccine alfredo

American Italian restaurants are credited with adding heavy cream to Roman fettuccine alfredo, altering the original butter-cheese-pasta formula that defined the dish.

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Serious Eats Tests Step-by-Step Method for Making Fresh Pasta at Home
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Serious Eats Tests Step-by-Step Method for Making Fresh Pasta at Home

Learn Serious Eats' tested, step-by-step method for making fresh pasta at home, including dough building, machine rolls, portioning, freezing, and quick cooking tips.

Jamie Taylor7m read
Essential fresh pasta primer: flour, ratios, rolling, storage
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Essential fresh pasta primer: flour, ratios, rolling, storage

Learn core techniques for fresh pasta: flour choices, ratios, shaping, and safe storage.

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Tested Techniques for Home Pasta Makers: Water, Timing, Tools, Finish
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Tested Techniques for Home Pasta Makers: Water, Timing, Tools, Finish

Tested techniques clarify how water, timing, tools and finishing affect pasta results, helping home cooks improve texture and sauce adherence.

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Weeknight Fresh Pasta: Step-by-Step Guide to Dough, Shapes, Storage
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Weeknight Fresh Pasta: Step-by-Step Guide to Dough, Shapes, Storage

Learn quick, practical methods to make fresh pasta dough, shape common cuts like tagliatelle and ravioli, and store or freeze for easy weeknight dinners.

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Match pasta shapes to sauces: thin strands, ribbons, and tubes
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Match pasta shapes to sauces: thin strands, ribbons, and tubes

Match pasta shapes to sauces so your sugo clings, textures balance and every bite tastes intentional.

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Rethinking Pasta Cooking - Less Water, Lower Heat, Better Sauce Results
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Rethinking Pasta Cooking - Less Water, Lower Heat, Better Sauce Results

Kenji López‑Alt’s experiments show pasta can cook well in less water and at lower temps, saving energy and producing starchier finishing water for better sauce adhesion.

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Essential Fresh Pasta Dough Guide - Ratios, Techniques, and Storage
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Essential Fresh Pasta Dough Guide - Ratios, Techniques, and Storage

This practical primer lays out the most common fresh pasta dough families, clear ratios, and step-by-step techniques home cooks can apply immediately. Knowing which dough to use, how to adjust hydration, and how to handle, cook, and store fresh pasta makes the difference between a sticky mess and a reliably al dente plate.

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Chef-Led Ripi Foods Founder Details Growth, Retail Strategy for Frozen Pasta
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Chef-Led Ripi Foods Founder Details Growth, Retail Strategy for Frozen Pasta

Ian Tecklin, founder of chef-led Ripi Foods, appears on the Paperboy Ventures Podcast on Feb. 26, 2026 to map out growth and a retail push for frozen stuffed-pasta CPG.

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Barilla Debuts Protein+ Stars Pasta: 17g Protein, 10g Fiber
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Barilla Debuts Protein+ Stars Pasta: 17g Protein, 10g Fiber

Barilla added a permanent star-shaped Protein+ Stars pasta delivering 17 g protein and 10 g fiber per 3.5-ounce serving, rolling out nationwide in January 2026.

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Pastaria Vivi to Bring Handmade Pasta Shop to Encinitas
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Pastaria Vivi to Bring Handmade Pasta Shop to Encinitas

Pastaria Vivi was announced for Encinitas and will open in March 2026. The chef-driven shop will sell daily handmade pasta, offer classes, and run a monthly Pasta Drop subscription.

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Clear Fixes for Common Fresh Pasta Problems and Mistakes
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Clear Fixes for Common Fresh Pasta Problems and Mistakes

A compact troubleshooting reference lays out short, practical fixes for the most common fresh pasta issues, from dry dough to grainy cheese sauces. These targeted remedies help home cooks and community kitchens diagnose problems quickly, reduce waste, and produce more consistent results.

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Perfect Farfalle for Summer Salads: Cooking, Cooling, and Dressing Tips
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Perfect Farfalle for Summer Salads: Cooking, Cooling, and Dressing Tips

A wave of recipes and how-to guides offers practical tips for cooking farfalle for cold salads, with clear disagreements on cook time and cooling methods that matter for summer gatherings.

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Filipino Puttanesca: Chef Jackie Ang Po’s Tuna and Tomato Pasta
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Filipino Puttanesca: Chef Jackie Ang Po’s Tuna and Tomato Pasta

Chef Jackie Ang Po adapted puttanesca into Tuna and Tomato Pasta, using canned tuna, Sunny Farms tomatoes, bagoong isda and calamansi to make a pantry-friendly Filipino pasta with bold umami.

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Make malfatti at home with a simple ricotta and spinach method
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Make malfatti at home with a simple ricotta and spinach method

A straightforward method shows how to make pillowy ricotta and spinach malfatti at home. It’s an approachable fresh-pasta project that needs minimal equipment and yields comforting results.

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Essential Cookbooks for Fresh Pasta Techniques, Tips, and Troubleshooting
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Essential Cookbooks for Fresh Pasta Techniques, Tips, and Troubleshooting

A curated list of authoritative cookbooks highlights the best resources for learning fresh pasta, recommending titles that teach fundamental techniques and regional varieties. This matters because structured instruction on flour selection, hydration, resting, rolling, shaping, and cooking can shorten the learning curve and improve results for home cooks and community cooks alike.

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Match pasta shapes to sauces for better weeknight meals
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Match pasta shapes to sauces for better weeknight meals

Match pasta shape to sauce for better texture and flavor. Practical tips and mini projects help you practice pairing and cooking techniques.

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Resource Guide for Pasta Hobbyists: Communities, Courses, Tools, Safety
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Resource Guide for Pasta Hobbyists: Communities, Courses, Tools, Safety

This resource compiles active communities, courses, tools, and safety tips for people learning pasta-making, helping you connect, learn, and choose the right equipment.

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Updated pasta machine buyer's guide: rollers, extruders, and attachments
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Updated pasta machine buyer's guide: rollers, extruders, and attachments

A January 2026 update ranks manual rollers, electric extruders, and stand-mixer attachments and explains tradeoffs. Practical buying tips help readers match machines to household size and pasta goals.

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Essential Pasta Tools Home Cooks Need for Reliable Results
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Essential Pasta Tools Home Cooks Need for Reliable Results

This equipment guide lays out the essential tools that make homemade pasta easier, more consistent, and more enjoyable. Clear recommendations for rollers, extruders, shaping tools, and kitchen basics help readers plan a practical, budget-conscious setup whether buying a first machine or upgrading existing gear.

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