Ashley Flowers

They really are.

Life moves fast, but at the table, I really try to slow down.

You guys know food is such a big love language in my family.

It's not just about eating.

It's about sitting together, talking, laughing, and actually being present.

And honestly, that's why I love pasta nights.

They're always my favorite.

Lately, I've been obsessed with Barilla Albronzo pasta.

And yes, that's Barilla al Bronzo.

It's made in Italy and created with sauce lovers in mind.

The texture is so good and it clings to every single drop of flavor, which is everything for me.

So there's this Italian concept called Scarpetta, which basically means soaking up every last bit of sauce.

And that speaks straight to my soul.

Because if I made the effort to cook...

and we're all sitting together at the table, you better believe we're savoring every single bite.

To me, that's not just food.

That's connection.

My go-to right now is actually my mom's bolognese.

You guys know Chris has been making this sauce forever.

And when you pair it with Barilla Albronzo pasta, oh, it is unreal.