Author: Steven

  • Paccheri with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata

    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…

  • Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic-Oregano Vinaigrette

    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…

  • Pappardelle al Ragù d’Agnello with Rosemary and Orange

    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…

  • Linguine ai Frutti di Mare with Lemon and Parsley

    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…

  • Mantuan Pumpkin Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter

    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…

  • Baked Tortellini al Forno with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    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,…

  • Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco with Lemon and Parmigiano

    Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco with Lemon and Parmigiano

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz pancetta, finely diced (optional) 1 cup finely minced onion (150 g) 1/2 cup finely minced carrot (80 g) 1/2 cup finely minced celery…

  • Crispy Spaghetti Frittata with Pancetta and Parmesan

    Crispy Spaghetti Frittata with Pancetta and Parmesan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) cooked spaghetti (leftover) 6 large eggs 3/4 cup (60 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tbsp whole milk or water 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt…

  • Creamy Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles

    Creamy Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles

    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) wide egg noodles 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1.25 lb (570 g) beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced…

  • Lemon-Garlic Pasta Primavera with Spring Vegetables

    Lemon-Garlic Pasta Primavera with Spring Vegetables

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz short pasta (penne, farfalle, or orecchiette) 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided…