Gorgeous American cheeses from top, Vella Dry Jack, Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue, Sonoma Cheeses Sonoma Jack and Cypress Groves Humboldt Fog chèvre can transform classic pasta dishes such as pasta ai quattro formaggi. When playing matchmaker, insist on top-quality pastas too. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
A sprinkle of ricotta salata stands in for the traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano and enlivens hollow strands of bucatini with a rich amatriciana sauce of tomatoes, red onion and pancetta. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
Latini pasta, voted by a Times panel as the best spaghetti for its texture and flavor. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
A look at Latini after it has been cooked. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
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Bucatini amatrici ana with ricotta salata. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
Spaghetti carbonara with chorizo. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
Grated dry Jack is the final touch for penne with cream and five American cheeses. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
