Author: Steven
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Pasta al Tonno with Lemon, Capers, and Chili
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (use 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp reserved tuna oil) 4 garlic…
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Creamy Spaghetti alla Nerano with Zucchini and Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 medium zucchini (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), sliced 1/8 inch 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 6 oz (170 g) provolone (ideally 4 oz aged + 2 oz mild), finely grated 1 oz…
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Penne ai Quattro Formaggi with Golden Broiled Top
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried penne 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 4 oz (113…
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Italian Deli Pasta Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) rotini 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini, plus 2 tbsp brine 1 cup pitted Kalamata or black olives, halved 6 oz (170 g) Genoa salami, diced 8…
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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp zest and 3 tbsp juice) 3…
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Fusilli al Pistacchio with Sicilian Pistachio Pesto
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) fusilli 1 cup (130 g) shelled unsalted pistachios 2 cups (30 g) fresh basil leaves 3 oz (85 g) Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated 1 small garlic clove 1 lemon (zest +…
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Baked Meat Cannelloni with Tomato and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 18 cannelloni) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 18 dried cannelloni tubes (about 250 g) Tomato sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, 28 oz (800 g) crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp…
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Creamy Roman Pasta e Ceci with Rosemary and Anchovy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 anchovy fillets in oil, minced (or 1 tbsp anchovy paste) 2 fresh rosemary sprigs 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 (15-oz/425…
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Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil, and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 2 lb (900 g) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can (28 oz/800 g) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp…
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Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia with Squid Ink Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 1 lb (450 g) cleaned squid, bodies into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 4 garlic cloves,…