The next time you buy pasta – spend a little more for the good stuff.

You’re bound to see dozens of choices in the pasta isle at the supermarket...

Michael Wilson, edior of La Cuchina Italiana, says go ahead and splurge on the good stuff. He says the difference between artisanal pasta and the cheap boxed stuff is huge – and well worth the extra money. And that artisanal pasta doesn’t need to be the fresh variety – some of the dried brands, usually in a bag, are actually the best.

When it comes to the right sauce to compliment that perfect pasta – Michael says lighter tomato sauces with olive oil in there are a great choice. If you like creamier sauces, dried pasta is actually better than fresh – you’ll have better texture and it won’t get too gloppy.