Your pasta machine is a myth you don’t need. The secret to springy ribbons and silken shapes lives in your hands, a rolling pin, and a bowl of flour — then a few light sauces that taste like fresh air ...

If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, and pasta in particular, you might have considered making your own. Shelling out for a pasta machine, however, it's not an inexpensive commitment, and if you are ...

"All pasta shapes can be made without a machine, and in fact, they often turn out better this way!" he said. "Rolling by hand creates a more porous texture that absorbs sauces beautifully. Plus, ...