Pasta dishes are tasty and versatile but cooking them to perfection requires the right pasta-to-sauce pairing. From creamy broths to hearty ragus, choosing which noodle shape to use generally depends on how thick or delicate your sauce is.

Pasta dishes are tasty and versatile but cooking them to perfection requires the right pasta-to-sauce pairing. From creamy broths to hearty ragus, choosing which noodle shape to use generally depends on how thick or delicate your sauce is.