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Flavor-Packed Pastas

Season 26 Episode 2602 | 28m 53s

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Spaghetti All’Assassina, a hyperlocal dish from Bari, Italy. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and host Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of canned whole tomatoes. And test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget a Triple Mushroom Pasta.

Aired: 09/19/25 | Expires: 10/31/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
David Frum discusses the war in Iran and its impact at home.
March 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Fred Pleitgen; Mehdi Mahmoudian; Dan Shapiro; David Frum
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran
News Wrap: U.S. could start refunding invalidated tariffs in 45 days
DOJ releases Epstein files containing sexual assault allegations against Trump
Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from March 6, 2026.
Trump's rationale and objectives for Iran war remain unclear
Trump demands Iran’s surrender, but ending war is not easy
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