1. Cook pasta. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot. 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium, turning, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a paper-towel-lined ...

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I’m a member of Team “No Restaurants for Valentine’s Day.” No offense to all my beautiful restaurant-owning friends. I’m just too into sweatpants – it’s not you, it’s me. With this important Team ...

Baked pasta doesn’t even have to try to be a cozy, comforting dish. There’s already the bubbling sauce, the gooey cheese, the sweet smell of pasta wafting through the house. But here’s the truth: A ...

“Do you still enjoy cooking?” I’ve been asked this question regularly throughout my career as a food blogger, line cook and now food staff writer. It happened again recently when I spoke to students ...