Author: Steven
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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…
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Tortellini in Brodo with Rich Chicken Broth
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 120 to 140 small tortellini) Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken or capon pieces (3.5 to 4 lb / 1.6 to 1.8 kg), 3 L water, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns,…
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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…
