Author: Steven

  • Penne All’Arrabbiata with Garlic, Chile, and Parsley

    Penne All’Arrabbiata with Garlic, Chile, and Parsley

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) penne 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt for boiling 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves (12 g), thinly sliced 1 to 1 1/2…

  • Classic Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale and Pecorino

    Classic Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale and Pecorino

    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 4 oz (115 g) guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch batons 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks (room temp) 1 cup (80 g) very finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus…

  • Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz orecchiette 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed 1 lb broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2…

  • Baked Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

    Baked Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed shells) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz jumbo pasta shells (you will fill ~24; cook extra for breakage) 3 cups marinara sauce 16 oz whole-milk ricotta 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and…

  • Trofie al Pesto Genovese with Potatoes and Green Beans

    Trofie al Pesto Genovese with Potatoes and Green Beans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried trofie pasta 8 oz (225 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 6 oz (170 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups (60 g) packed…

  • Lemon Pepper Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried fettuccine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 medium) 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus 1 tbsp for pasta water 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to finish 1…

  • Cozy Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Bolognese

    Cozy Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Bolognese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80–85% lean 8 oz (225 g) ground pork 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, 2 ribs celery, finely diced…

  • Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe with Pecorino Romano

    Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe with Pecorino Romano

    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) dried tonnarelli 5.3 oz (150 g) Pecorino Romano, very finely grated 2 1/2 tsp (6 g) whole black peppercorns, coarsely cracked 2 tsp kosher salt, for the pasta water 2…

  • Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ziti or penne rigate 1 tbsp kosher salt (pasta water) + 1 tsp for sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed (optional) 1 medium onion,…

  • Linguine Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs

    Linguine Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry linguine 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp…