Half-fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the pasta and return to the boil. Cook for 12 minutes, or until just tender, stirring occasionally. While the pasta is cooking ...
Bring two medium-sized pots of water to the boil. In one, stir in about 1tsp of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, timing it so it's done just before you start cooking the sauce.
I love the classic Italian pairing of aglio e olio - garlic and oil that's cooked with chilli flakes and served with pasta. But with the garlic, oil and chilli flakes as the starting point ...
Today, October 25, marks World Pasta Day, a global celebration of all things related to Italian cuisine. What better way to join in the festivities than by whipping up a quick and delicious dish ...