We look at Kiera Wright-Ruiz's illustrated children's book, "I Want to Be Spaghetti," which chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be the more popular Italian noodle.

Ground beef, egg noodles, and casserole go together like peas and carrots (which you can feel free to add to this recipe, too ...

NPR speaks with the author of the children's book I Want to Be Spaghetti!, Kiera Wright-Ruiz about the melting pot of noodles.

Get your water boiling. These seven easy pastas can be made in 30 minutes and use a handful of simple ingredients.