The key to a great, well-balanced pasta salad therefore isn't what you mix in, but in how much pasta you use. For Ina Garten, the best pasta salad leans less on the noodles and more on the salad.

I love making Ina Garten's pasta dishes, so I had to try her penne alla vodka recipe. Garten roasts her pasta sauce in the oven, infusing the dish with so much flavor. The dish looked beautiful ...

tube-shaped pasta), creamy cannellini beans, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Some versions also include pancetta for a smoky kick. Now, imagine Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself, taking on ...