I have always been a pasta person. The shapes, the sauces—I'm down for all of it. However, I can’t say the same for gin. My first taste of the spirit back in the day was not appealing, and for years, ...

Abbondanza — Italian for "abundance" — is a bi-monthly column from writer Michael La Corte in which the author shares his tips for making traditional Italian-American recipes even better. I also spoke ...

The winner may surprise you. If I had to describe my perfect vodka sauce, it would have an aesthetically pleasing pink hue and a thick, creamy consistency that coats my pasta just right. A spicy ...