Loading...Loading...•Today's PaperHome News Local Workplace Hobbies Sports

Last updated: Loading...

Pasta

Hobby Community

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

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.

Jamie Taylor•2 min read•06:43 PM

Read Full Article →

More News

Homemade Pasta Made Simple: Foolproof Techniques, Tools and Weeknight Recipes

Homemade Pasta Made Simple: Foolproof Techniques, Tools and Weeknight Recipes

A beginner-focused pasta handbook breaks down simple doughs, shaping, tools and weeknight sauces to help home cooks make...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Eataly Brings Hands-On Southern Italian Pasta Classes to U.S. Food Halls

Eataly Brings Hands-On Southern Italian Pasta Classes to U.S. Food Halls

Eataly is running hands-on workshops in U.S. food halls teaching southern Italian pasta traditions, offering local commu...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Essential fresh pasta primer: flour, ratios, rolling, storage

Essential fresh pasta primer: flour, ratios, rolling, storage

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

Jamie Taylor2m read

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

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 sta...

Jamie Taylor2m read

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

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 ...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Barilla Launches Protein+ Stars Pasta: 17g Protein, Derek Hough Tie-In

Barilla Launches Protein+ Stars Pasta: 17g Protein, Derek Hough Tie-In

Barilla launched Protein+ Stars, a star-shaped pasta with about 17 g protein and 10 g fiber per 3.5-oz serving, plus a D...

Jamie Taylor2m read

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

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. Prac...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Make malfatti at home with a simple ricotta and spinach method

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-past...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Barilla's Snowfall Pasta Cooks Al Dente, Holds Sauce, Ideal Gift

Barilla's Snowfall Pasta Cooks Al Dente, Holds Sauce, Ideal Gift

Barilla released a limited-edition snowflake pasta that cooks al dente in about seven minutes and holds sauce well, pack...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Brewery pasta class delights but logistics leave attendees kneading

Brewery pasta class delights but logistics leave attendees kneading

An attendee enjoyed a hands-on pasta workshop but noisy brewery space and limited equipment stretched the session and le...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Samin Nosrat’s One-Pot Ricotta Mac and Cheese Uses Starchy Water

Samin Nosrat’s One-Pot Ricotta Mac and Cheese Uses Starchy Water

Samin Nosrat’s new cookbook offers a one-pot ricotta mac and cheese that uses starchy pasta water to emulsify a silky sa...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Sold-Out Pasta Perfecto Class at The Cookery Dallas Highlights Rising Interest

Sold-Out Pasta Perfecto Class at The Cookery Dallas Highlights Rising Interest

A three-hour Pasta Perfecto class at The Cookery Dallas on Jan. 17 sold out, underscoring growing appetite for hands-on ...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Match pasta shapes to sauces for better weeknight meals

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...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Essential Pasta Tools Home Cooks Need for Reliable Results

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. ...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Hartford sauce recall affects three 26 fl oz pasta sauces

Hartford sauce recall affects three 26 fl oz pasta sauces

First and Last Bakery recalled three jarred pasta sauces after missing required processing validation; check 26 fl oz ja...

Jamie Taylor2m read

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

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 hom...

Jamie Taylor2m read

How to Make Fresh Pasta at Home: Practical Step-By-Step Primer

How to Make Fresh Pasta at Home: Practical Step-By-Step Primer

This practical primer walks you through making fresh pasta from ingredient choices to cooking, with tactile cues and sim...

Jamie Taylor2m read

11 Easy Creamy Pasta Recipes That Deliver Restaurant-Style Comfort at Home

11 Easy Creamy Pasta Recipes That Deliver Restaurant-Style Comfort at Home

A new collection of 11 creamy pasta recipes offers restaurant-style comfort with simple techniques and clear timing, hel...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Clear Fixes for Common Fresh Pasta Problems and Mistakes

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 dou...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Practical Café‑Style White Sauce Pasta Guide Brings Comfort Food Home

Practical Café‑Style White Sauce Pasta Guide Brings Comfort Food Home

A step‑by‑step how‑to published on December 30, 2025 walked home cooks through making café‑style white‑sauce pasta, brea...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Essential Cookbooks for Fresh Pasta Techniques, Tips, and Troubleshooting

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 th...

Jamie Taylor2m read

SFA sofi Awards spotlight pasta and grain innovation for 2026

SFA sofi Awards spotlight pasta and grain innovation for 2026

The Specialty Food Association announced 2026 sofi Award winners at Winter FancyFaire, highlighting pasta and grain inno...

Jamie Taylor2m read

New primer explains how pasta affects post-meal blood glucose and offers practical tips

New primer explains how pasta affects post-meal blood glucose and offers practical tips

A medically reviewed primer lays out why pasta raises blood sugar and which preparation choices can moderate that effect...

Jamie Taylor2m read

New Street Food Salon opens platform for pasta takeaway innovation

New Street Food Salon opens platform for pasta takeaway innovation

The International Salon Culinaire launched a Street Food Salon at HRC 2026 to spotlight mobile and takeaway cooking, giv...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Cabbage and Sausage Pasta Offers Cheap, Hearty Weeknight Dinner

Cabbage and Sausage Pasta Offers Cheap, Hearty Weeknight Dinner

Food columnist Aaron Hutcherson highlighted cabbage as an inexpensive, flavorful pasta ingredient and shared a cabbage a...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Felicity Cloake’s penne all'arrabbiata made foolproof for weeknights

Felicity Cloake’s penne all'arrabbiata made foolproof for weeknights

Felicity Cloake breaks penne all'arrabbiata into clear, practical steps for reliable weeknight cooking. Simple timing an...

Jamie Taylor2m read

r/pasta Emerges as Practical Hub for Home Pasta Makers

r/pasta Emerges as Practical Hub for Home Pasta Makers

r/pasta is a large, active online community where hundreds of thousands to over a million members share photos, recipes,...

Jamie Taylor2m read

Pinoy Garlic, Kamatis and Anchovies Pasta Made Simple

Pinoy Garlic, Kamatis and Anchovies Pasta Made Simple

Late December I showcased a Filipino take on pantry pasta with a straightforward home recipe for Garlic, Kamatis and Anc...

Jamie Taylor2m read

James Delmage Updates Pasta al Forno Recipe With New Photos

James Delmage Updates Pasta al Forno Recipe With New Photos

James Delmage fully updated his Pasta al Forno recipe on December 23, 2025, adding new photos and expanded process notes...

Jamie Taylor2m read