Most Americans turn to boxed, dried pasta rather than fresh or homemade—and for good reason. Dried pasta can last for years, making it a reliable pantry staple that cooks in minutes and pairs perfectly with simple ingredients like olive oil or Parmesan. This was highlighted in a recent Real Simple article, “Italian Chefs Only Buy […]
While many enjoy making pasta from scratch, convenient options like frozen or canned pasta are also popular. Unfortunately, canned pasta often gets a bad rap due to common myths—many of which simply aren’t true. Check out this article from The Daily Meal, which features the National Pasta Association and helps set the record straight on […]
Have you ever tried to make homemade pasta? Interested in learning more about the art of pasta making? NPA Chef Rosario Del Nero shares expert tips—and common mistakes to avoid—when making fresh pasta in this informative article from Foodie.com.
Americans’ love for pasta is undeniable, with consumption reaching 5.95 billion pounds annually. But what’s the ideal portion size? The National Pasta Association was featured in The Washington Post article, “How much is a serving of pasta? It’s not always 2 ounces.” Read the full article below:
Nora Stabert, NPA Chair, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia. Stabert shared information on pasta shapes and conducted a pasta trivia quiz live on air supporting message points of NPA, World Pasta Day and the World Pasta Congress event. The full clip can be viewed here.
On July 5th,Italians celebrate “National Midnight Spaghetti Day.” My pasta-loving son was born on July 5th, but I believe the tradition predates his birth J.I’ll leave the origins of this celebration for a future discussion. For now, I will focus on the festive, joyous, bonding event that is sharing an improvised “spaghettata”(literally spaghetti feast) […]
Winter is almost over, but evenings are still chilly, and if you are craving a meal that is healthy, nutritious, and affordable, look no further: pasta to the rescue with a heart-warming soup that will please the whole family! This is a simple recipe that is versatile and easily modified. You can omit the […]
