Today we’re bringing you a conversation Dan had on the new podcast In the Test Kitchen, from America’s Test Kitchen. Hosts Dan Souza and Lisa McManus welcomed Dan into their Boston studio to dive deep into the world of pasta design, exploring what makes a perfect noodle and how texture, sauce-holding power, and mouthfeel come together in the ultimate bite. Plus, the ITTK hosts get into gear testing, and they offer Dan a “Ror-snack” test.

This episode was produced by the In the Test Kitchen team. The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, Morgan Johnson, and Jazzmin Sutherland.

Interstitial music in this episode by Black Label Music:

• "Life For What It's Worth" by William Van De Crommert
• "Moor Rhumba Por Favor" by Justin Asher
• "One Time" by Jordan Bleau
• "Bourbon Fanfare" by Devon Gray

Photo courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen/In the Test Kitchen. 

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