May 3 to 9 is National Herb Week! Learn more about the abundance of herbs and spices used in classic Italian cooking, and visit Basta Pasta to experience the flavors yourself!
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5 Reasons to Eat Dinner with the Family This Weekend
It’s hard to believe that May is almost here. Life today is so busy that time seems to fly by. Unfortunately, this also often means less time to connect with the people we care about the most. One great way… Read More
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4 Tips for Making the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese is an iconic comfort food. There is something about toasty bread encasing warm, melty cheese that makes the perfect meal. But the traditional sandwich of white bread and American cheese, while delicious, is not the end-all-be-all of the… Read More
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4 Reasons to Have Basta Pasta Cater Your Next Corporate Event
Big events can be a lot of fun, but when you’re in charge of planning and coordinating, they can also be very stressful. One part of the planning that you should hire out is catering. When you do, you no… Read More
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6 Fun Facts About Garlic
Garlic is a ubiquitous part of Italian cuisine and with good reason. It is a delicious addition to almost every dish or sauce, and it comes with more of its fair share of health benefits. This National Garlic Month, take… Read More
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Five Classic Italian Tomato Sauces
Winter is coming to an end, but it’s not time to cut out the pasta just yet. With nights still cool and the addition of some heavy vegetable sauces, these tomato sauce recipes can help keep Italian on the menu… Read More
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Italy
While many of us may associate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with pints of beer at an Irish pub, or even a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, there are many ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday. In fact, a history… Read More
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3 Tips for Preparing the Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic comfort food. It’s also fairly easy to make, and it brings to mind all of those warm memories of other spaghetti dinners (or maybe just “Lady and the Tramp”). This Saturday is National Meatball Day,… Read More
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5 Types of Italian Pasta Noodles
If you think the world of noodles begins and ends with spaghetti, you should take National Noodle Month as an opportunity to broaden your horizons. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of noodle varieties in the world. Differences range from… Read More
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5 Cheese and Wine Pairings to Try!
The right wine pairing is a great way to compliment any dish or charcuterie spread. Whether you’re hosting a small dinner party or other gathering with family and friends, it can be tricky to find the right pairings to please… Read More