How do I keep 40 pans of lasagna warm for a wedding reception? 
I have a ton of friends that have agreed to make the family recipe for lasagna. How do I keep them warm?

I've thought of a couple of ideas:

1. Have ...

What's the best pasta machine dough recipe? 
Matt,

I just bought the Imperia SP150 , so my next question is, do you a great pasta machine dough recipe?

Which one of your fresh doughs works ...

3" Pasta Sheets 
I'm looking for the name of a square pasta sheet, 3in by 3in?

Problem with sloppy lasagna layers 
G-day Matt,

It’s been a while since I was last in contact with you but I need your help!

Using your wife’s lasagne recipe I made the best lasagne ...

I broke my Atlas pasta maker - what did I do wrong? 
Hi Matt,

First off thank you for your site. I bought a pasta maker and never had the courage to actually use it until I fell by chance across your site ...

Drying fresh pasta 
Hi Matt,

What's the best way to dry fresh pasta and what would be the shelf life?

Or should I store it in the fridge after it's dried?

Thanks....

Vegetarian pasta recipes for lent? 
Hi Matt,

Could you give me some recipes for lent that have pasta and vegetables with some sauce, but without meat?

I am tired of having grilled cheese ...

How long can I freeze a lasagna that I did not pre-cook? 
I made 2 lasagnas for a party, one traditional, and the other a béchamel meat version. The snow storm cancelled our party.

We rescheduled for another ...

What's the difference between cannelloni and manicotti? 
Hi Matt,

Can you tell me the difference between cannelloni pasta and manacotti? Are they interchangeable?

Thanks,
Carol

Do I cook lasagna sheets before the oven? 
Are you supposed to cook the lasagna sheets before putting the layers in the baking dish?

Thanks.

What are pine nuts? 
What is pine nut Matt?

Pasta machine troubles - sticking noodles 
I have only made homemade pasta three times, for which I have used a newly purchased hand-cranked pasta machine, bought from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Stretching ...

Flour to make ravioli dough 
I have the attachments for my KitchenAid mixer to make ravioli - the pasta roller and the ravioli maker.

What is the best pasta flour to use with ...

What is a bread with cooked pasta in it called? 
While growing up my family baked a bread with cooked pasta in it. I think it was during Easter.

Can you help me find out what it's called? I am dying ...

How do I make alfredo sauce? 
I am making some fresh spinach portabella and goat cheese ravioli. Do you think alfredo will go well with it?

This is my first time making it. Usually ...

What's the expression used when the pasta strands stick together? 
I want to know what's the word in English which means when the pasta strands stick together?

Pasta flour question: semolina vs 00 
I have made pasta with eggs using 00 flour, which works well with my past roller and cutters.

And also I've made pasta with an extruder with semolina,...

Rice alternative for soups and risotto 
I read somewhere that there is a pasta which can be used as an alternative to rice for risotto and soups. Please could you name it for me?

Traditional Ligurian pesto pasta recipe 
This pesto pasta recipe sounds so good to me, I just have to try it.

However, I'd like to know if I can effectively increase the ingredients to ...

How to make transparent pasta parcels 
Hi Matt,

I am looking for a trick of making pasta parcels (ravioli or tortellini) transparent, so the colourful fillings are shine through.

I don'...

Help - my pasta is drying out too much! 
Hi, love your website, love the recipes, and everything!

My question is: what do I need to do differently so that the pasta I make doesn't become sooo ...

Italian 00 flour 
I'm using a fresh pasta recipe that calls for Italian 00 flour or strong bread flour, but i can't find it in my local stores.

Can I use flour for ...

Should I cover lasagna while cooking it? 
Will covering it help to prevent it from drying out? Merry Christmas!

Cook lasagna before freezing? How to defrost lasagna? 
Should I cook lasagna before freezing or freeze it cooked? And how should I defrost lasagna for the best results?

Fresh pasta dough - after the fridge & making lasagna 
I made fresh pasta dough this morning and then put it in the fridge.

How long do I have to wait after I take it out of the fridge before I can use ...

Cooking pasta ahead of time 
I know pasta is better when cooked right before serving, but I'm having 8 guests for dinner and chose to prepare Italian Sausage Ragu with Penne Pasta....

Pasta homework - design a pasta dish 
My homework 4 school is to design a pasta dish (don't make it) but how do you even start to think of how to make up your pasta dish? Thanks x

Do you have a great vegetable lasagne recipe? 
I love Lasagne, but have only every made minced beef lasagne.

When eating out I often choose a vegetable lasagne but I have not been brave enough to ...

What is pasta made from? 
What are the differing types of pasta made from and where do the ingredients originate?

Best Pasta Maker? 
Hi Matthew!

I would love to start making my own lasagna noodles. I don't have a pasta maker yet but am considering buying one. I have a Kitchen Aid ...

Calories in pasta: is it healthy? 
My wife has recently started calorie counting just about everything. She loves Italian food but is worried about the calories in pasta. I would go as far ...

How long do you cook freshly made pasta for? 
How long do you cook the freshly made pasta for?

And also, I thought fresh pasta dough needed to be left to "dry"?

Why do some flours produce a pasta that clumps together when boiling and sinks to the bottom of the pot? 
Hi,

I have experimented with different kinds of flour (soft wheat bakers flour, hard red winter, spring wheat flour) for producing pasta and the results ...

Freezing lasagna - before or after cooking it? 
I have lasagna all layered in a freezable dish and not sure if I freeze it before it is cooked or after it is cooked... ?

Substitute for red wine 
We do not drink wine. Is there a substitute I can use for it?

Which are real low budget recipes? 
Matt,

Can you recommend some low budget recipes? I have 4 people to feed, and less money is really better.

What's the difference between pasta and noodles? 
I am SO confused! What is the difference between a piece or shape of pasta - like penne for example - and a noodle?

I always thought noodles were only ...

Freezing fresh pasta 
Cheers Mathew

Now that I've mastered Indian, Thai and Chinese, Italian is my next project and your website is very helpful.

I have been freezing ...

Freezing pesto sauce 
Hi there,

I have just made your rocket and walnut pesto , which THANKS is delightful!

Alas I have made heaps and was wondering is this OK to freeze?...

How to make stuffed paccheri pasta? 
Hi Matt,

I am wanting to stuff 'paccheri' pasta with a beef/hot sausage mixture.

I don't know which is better and safer.... stuff raw meat in the ...

Questions about making bolognese sauce 
Hi - would u please be kind enough 2 advise me on this bolognese sauce recipe ?

I'll be using 3kg of mince and 6 tins of whole peeled tomatoes.

Should ...

Can I store pasta dough in the fridge? 
Matt, for how long can I store the pasta dough in the fridge?

2 questions about your meat lasagna recipe... 
Re: your meat lasagna recipe , I have 2 questions...

On step 2 - what do you mean "put a large glug of olive oil in the pan - (to cover half the bottom)...

Freezing lasagna in a zip-lock bag 
Very simple question Matt... how can I freeze leftover lasagna in a zip lock bag?

How to make lasagna - cook it first? 
I was reading through your spinach lasagna recipe and have a question about how to make lasagna... do you use the no-cook lasagna or do you boil the ...

Which Montepulciano Italian wine should I go for?  Not rated yet
Hi Matt,

I'm planning a dinner party at which I'll serve two beef lasagne. I'm sure I've read somewhere on this site (on maybe your Pastastic newsletter?...

Can I make farfalle with wine? How?  Not rated yet
I want to know a great recipe with wine and how much to use please!

Answer:

Hi Manuel,

There are several meaty pasta sauces on my site that ...