Radiatore Pasta

Store dry radiatore pasta in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Once cooked, store in the refrigerator.

Boil pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente (with a slight bite).

Its nooks and crannies make it perfect for thick, chunky sauces, pesto, or even baked pasta dishes.

Don't overcook; the shape can become mushy if boiled too long.

Hearty meat sauces (Bolognese)

Cream sauces

Vegetable-heavy sauces

Pesto

Baked pasta dishes (casseroles)

Using too little water, which can lead to sticky pasta.

Not salting the pasta water, resulting in bland pasta.

Rinsing cooked pasta, which washes away the starch that helps sauce cling.