Author: Steven
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Pici all’Aglione with Silky Garlicky Tomato Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 360 g thick spaghetti or fresh pici 80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil 10 large garlic cloves (about 60 g), smashed to a paste 800 g (28 oz) passata or crushed San Marzano…
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Sicilian Anelletti al Forno with Beef-Pork Ragù
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for pan and drizzle) 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, 1 celery rib, 3 garlic cloves (all finely chopped) 8 oz (225 g)…
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Spaghetti with Bottarga and Lemon Breadcrumbs
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) spaghetti 35 g (about 1.25 oz) grated mullet or tuna bottarga, plus extra to finish 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp for breadcrumbs 2 large garlic cloves, thinly…
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Sicilian Pasta con i Broccoli with Anchovy Breadcrumbs
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) short pasta (casarecce, orecchiette, or mezze rigatoni) 1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), cut small 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt…
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Paccheri with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) paccheri 1.5 lb (680 g) cherry tomatoes 6 garlic cloves, lightly smashed (skins on) 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1/2…
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Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic-Oregano Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or cavatappi) 1 lb ripe tomatoes, halved or chopped bite-size 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), halved or 1/2-inch dice 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4…
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Pappardelle al Ragù d’Agnello with Rosemary and Orange
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless lamb shoulder, 1/2-inch dice 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, 1…
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Linguine ai Frutti di Mare with Lemon and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried linguine 1.5 lb (680 g) mussels, scrubbed and debearded 12 oz (340 g) large shrimp (16–20 ct), peeled and deveined 8 oz (225 g) cleaned calamari, tubes sliced into…
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Mantuan Pumpkin Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (main) or 6 (starter); about 36–40 tortelli Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting) Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Pasta dough: 300 g 00 flour (about 2 1/2 cups), 3 large eggs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp fine sea…
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Baked Tortellini al Forno with Ricotta and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat) 3 cups marinara sauce (24 oz) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella (8 oz) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (2 oz) 2 garlic cloves,…