Author: Steven
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Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pancetta Pasta Shells
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) medium pasta shells 1 1/2 lb (680 g) butternut squash, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz (115 g) pancetta, diced 3 tbsp…
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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,…
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Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragù and Red Wine
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 oz (28 g) dried porcini mushrooms + 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 lb (450 g) cremini mushrooms,…
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Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) bucatini 12 oz (340 g) fresh sardine fillets, skin-on, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups (30 g) chopped wild fennel or tender fennel fronds; optional 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced…
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Spaghetti alla Muddica with Crispy Breadcrumbs
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 7 Tbsp (105 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup (45 g) panko breadcrumbs 4 garlic cloves (1 smashed, 3 thinly sliced) 6 anchovy fillets in oil (about 18…
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Pasta alla Crudaiola with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating at room temp) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) short pasta (fusilli, penne, or orecchiette) 1 1/2 lb (680 g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup (80 ml) fruity extra-virgin olive…
