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Brooklyn Beckham faced heavy online roasting after posting a TikTok where he boils pasta in seawater from the ocean, then finishes the dish with tomatoes and his Cloud23 hot sauce, before tasting it with another chef; commenters mocked the idea of cooking with ocean water and questioned cleanliness and taste, though Beckham and his colleague appeared to enjoy the final dish.
Olive Garden is reviving its Never-Ending Pasta Pass after a six-year break, selling 10,000 passes for $100 that grant unlimited pasta, sauces, and toppings for 13 weeks (Aug. 31–Nov. 22) with in-restaurant dining only, no sharing, and gratuity not included. Passholders get early access to the Pasta Bowl on Aug. 24, and two new toppings—Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta—are being added this year; passes go on sale July 16 at 2 p.m. ET at PastaPass.com.
The Washington Post’s Food team shares five staff-favorite summer recipes to try this season, including No-Churn Ice Cream, a creamy Greek yogurt tart with a quick crust, a Tuscan pan‑zanella-inspired salad skillet, a crab pasta dish and a bright succotash skillet—each highlighting seasonal produce and offering easy, crowd-pleasing options for warm-weather gatherings.
Nikki Glaser recapped how Leonardo DiCaprio, after she roasted his dating life at the Golden Globes, became the only person to respond by sending back three baskets of pasta, a playful and memorable comeback she shared on Jimmy Fallon.
Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history was followed by a playful reply: DiCaprio reportedly sent Glaser three baskets of pasta as a thank-you, underscoring the running joke that his favorite food is pasta.
A dietitian explains that six commonly enjoyed foods—potatoes, pasta, cheese, red wine, popcorn and dark chocolate—can carry surprising health benefits when prepared simply and eaten in moderation, showing that nutrition exists on a spectrum and that the idea of strict 'healthy' vs. 'unhealthy' foods is oversimplified.
Nikki Glaser’s Tonight Show roast of Leonardo DiCaprio for dating women under 30 went viral, and DiCaprio reportedly responded with three baskets of pasta as a thank-you, adding a playful endnote to the Golden Globes moment.
A dietitian says pasta can be part of a daily healthy diet when paired with protein, fiber and vegetables, and highlights three balanced dishes—pasta primavera with plenty of vegetables, Mediterranean chickpea pasta for extra protein and fiber, and a tomato‑based pasta with optional feta—plus tips to swap in whole‑wheat or legume pastas, cook al dente, and plate a quarter protein, half vegetables, and the rest pasta for lasting fullness.
Chefs say canned (tinned) fish is a premium, versatile ingredient worth using beyond the pantry basics: make a sea-cuterie board with oil-packed sardines, smoked trout and high-quality tuna; fold oil-packed tuna into pasta with garlic and lemon; top toast with chunky tuna and Calabrian chili oil; and assemble simple starters with preserved lemons and fennel to let the fish shine. For the best results, store leftovers submerged in their oil in an airtight container and use within a day or two. The article also notes the value of exploring a range of oily fish and shellfish varieties.
The US has reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta from as high as 92% to between 2% and 14%, following Italy's cooperation, though final decisions are pending. This move alleviates potential cost increases for consumers and reflects ongoing US-Italy trade negotiations, amid broader trade tensions.
Italy announced that the US has significantly reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta companies after a review, with tariffs for La Molisana and Garofalo notably lowered, reflecting a recognition of cooperation. The original threat of high tariffs was an embarrassment for Italy, which exports over 4 billion euros worth of pasta annually, with the US market being a significant part.
Over a dozen Italian pasta brands, including Barilla, face potential disappearance from US stores due to tariffs totaling 107%, resulting from an antidumping investigation accusing Italian producers of unfair pricing, which could make importing their products in the US nearly impossible.
A multistate listeria outbreak linked to recalled precooked pasta meals has resulted in 6 deaths and 25 hospitalizations, prompting widespread recalls of various pasta products sold at major retailers across 18 states, with ongoing FDA investigations.
A listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta products has resulted in 6 deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 U.S. states, prompting recalls of various pasta products from multiple brands and suppliers, with health officials urging consumers to discard affected items and practice proper hygiene.
A deadly listeria outbreak linked to precooked pasta meals has resulted in six deaths and 25 hospitalizations across 18 states, prompting widespread recalls of various pasta products from multiple retailers, with ongoing investigations into the source, Nate’s Fine Foods.