Pasta and noodles

Why is pasta always a hit? Maybe because it starts out as a beloved childhood food. Macaroni and cheese, lasagna, and spaghetti with meat sauce are some of the most-requested noodle dishes that families put on their tables. Yet pasta is so much more than that. With the exploding popularity and availability of noodles from around the world, this staple has become an exciting base for dishes that range from homey to exotic. And the Canadian Living Test Kitchen is just as crazy about noodles as you are. In this book, we've brought together 101 of our most appetizing pasta and noodle creations (including some tasty gluten-free options), plus our food experts' best advice for choosing, cooking and serving this dinnertime favourite.