Author: Steven

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp for finishing 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 (28-oz/800 g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, or 1.2 kg ripe tomatoes, peeled…

Quick Penne All’Arrabbiata with Garlic and Chili

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) penne rigate 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 20 g) 1 to 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) 1 (28 oz/795 g)…

Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni with Béchamel and Tomato

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 cannelloni) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 fresh egg pasta rectangles (4×6 in / 10×15 cm) or 12 dried cannelloni shells 2 cups (500 g) whole-milk ricotta, well drained 1 lb (450 g) fresh spinach…

Spaghetti alle Vongole with Garlic and White Wine

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) small clams (Manila or littleneck), scrubbed 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp to finish 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2–1 tsp crushed red…

Polenta with Sausage and Mushrooms Ragù

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (160 g) stone-ground polenta 4 cups water + 1 cup whole milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup (65 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided 1 lb (450 g) Italian…

Vitello Tonnato with Silky Tuna Caper Sauce

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2.2 lb (1 kg) veal eye of round or top round, tied 8 cups (1.9 L) water + 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine 1 small onion, 1 carrot,…

Classic Caprese Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large ripe tomatoes (14–16 oz/400–450 g total) 8 oz (225 g) fresh buffalo mozzarella 20 fresh basil leaves (about 10 g), plus extra for garnish 3 tbsp (45 ml) fruity extra-virgin olive…

Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Garlic Toast

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (8 bruschette) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 26 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes, cored and diced (about 4 cups) 12 basil leaves (about 1/2 cup loosely packed), thinly sliced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp for bread 1…

Pesce al Cartoccio with Tomatoes, Olives, and Lemon

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole branzino (1 to 1.25 lb / 450–570 g), scaled and gutted (or 1.25–1.5 lb/570–680 g red snapper) 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 pint (10 oz / 280 g)…

Busiate al Pesto Trapanese with Almonds and Basil

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