T here are so many great pasta dishes that start with a long, chewy noodle - like fettuccine Alfredo or linguine with clam ...

Fettuccine’s name—which translates to “little ribbons”—tells us a lot about its shape. The pasta is broad and generally 1/4-inch thick; it’s about twice as wide as linguine.

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Shake well before use. Make the pasta: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and season with a handful of salt. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente ...

Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Be careful not to overcook; the pasta should have plenty of bite to it. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain the ...

Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add pasta. Cook according to package instructions, minus 2 minutes, so that pasta is shy of al dente but not brittle.

Swirling chile crisp into fettuccine Alfredo creates an immensely satisfying and meatless one-dish dinner. Andrew Purcell for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Carrie Purcell. This one-pot pasta ...