Pasta is one of those foods that always has a place on the table, from workday lunches to elegant dinners to cold salads at a summer barbecue, which is why it never hurts to know how to prepare it ...

Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

When you're in the mood for a rich and velvety pasta but short on time, there is one type of canned soup from the pantry that can be used as a creamy sauce.