From penne to cavatappi, our favorite pasta shapes have fascinating stories to tell. A stroll down the pasta aisle at your local supermarket presents you with a panoply of pasta shapes: tubular penne, ...

Swap Option: Baby arugula can be used in place of the baby spinach. Penne pasta or your choice of short pasta can be used in place of the long pasta. In a medium skillet set over medium-high ...

“But the result it’s really amazingly good. I would pair it with a consistent, strong texture, short pasta — like rigatoni or cut ziti. If you want a long pasta, try the egg pappardelle.

Peel the potatoes and cut into ½ cm slices. Place in a pan of cold water and simmer until just cooked. Drain well. Melt the butter in a pan and add the flour and mix to a smooth paste. Add the ...