A person holding a pasta strainer and slotted spoon over a sink - Itxu/Shutterstock Surprises in the kitchen aren't usually a good thing. They might bring to mind food-related injuries or forgotten ...

Boil, drain, rinse in the sink. Wait—have we been doing it wrong all along?Nothing says hearty comfort food like a bowl full of noodles and your favorite sauce. There are plenty of easy pasta recipes ...