Crispy pasta salad is blowing up on TikTok right now, as home cooks air-fry their pasta to give the dish a crunchy texture.

Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson ...

Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson ...

Kidman’s crispy orecchiette recipe was featured in Paul Newman’s 1998 cookbook. The pasta gets pan-fried for a crunchy, golden texture that pasta lovers will crave. Finished with broccoli, garlic, ...