Why you should never buy shiny pasta

The magic is in the extrusion. No Images? Click here       HuffPost contributor Frankie Celenza knows pretty much everything about pasta, and this week he taught us a valuable trick for picking out the best store-bought kind. All you have to do is use your eyeballs! (Speaking of eyeballs, you should watch Frankie's vault of online cooking videos. He has a way of making you want to cook more.) And while you're in the mood for pasta, consider these: 10 Summer Pasta Recipes That Take The Work Out Of Dinner 27 Easy Pasta Recipes That Don't Use Sauce From A Jar Why You Should Never, Ever Drain Your Pasta In The Sink We've also got some mind-blowing tips to save money at the produce section of Whole Foods (did you know they'll cut a melon in half if you don't want the whole thing?), 11 foods you should never cook in an Instant Pot and some chocolate dessert recipes for anyone who's on the keto diet. XO, Kristen   Why expensive pasta is so much better than cheap pasta Have you ever noticed that cheap, store-bought dried pasta tends to be shiny? And that the expensive variety is rougher, with a more powdery finish? There's a reason for that, and it's why expensive pastas are better at cooking to an al dente finish and soaking up sauce. Find out the secret   Don't put these foods in an Instant Pot Ever try to cook red or yellow lentils in your Instant Pot, only to find they've turned to mush? Yeah, us too. Try green and brown ones instead. They're heartier, making them better suited for pressure cooking. We talked to Instant Pot recipe developers -- people who know this multi-cooker inside out -- who warned us about 10 other foods you should never cook in the Instant Pot. Find out what they are   7 secrets to getting the most for your money at Whole Foods   Don't need an entire cabbage? The produce manager at Whole Foods will cut it in half for you. Or have you ever wondered whether you have to buy that whole bag of expensive cherries? We've got some great news that'll save you a few bucks. Get the scoop   Eat on: How To Drink Beer Without Getting A Beer Belly The Best Way To Eat An Oyster, According To Experts 7 Chocolate-Filled Desserts You Can Eat On The Keto Diet    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe