Author: Steven

  • 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…

  • Classic Lasagna al Forno with Ragù and Béchamel

    Classic Lasagna al Forno with Ragù and Béchamel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes 20-minute rest) Quick Ingredients Olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) + unsalted butter 2 tbsp (28 g) Onion 1 medium (150 g), carrot 1 (100 g), celery 1 rib (80 g),…

  • Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Basil

    Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Basil

    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) penne 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1 tbsp if Morton) for boiling 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (130 g) double-concentrated…

  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large), sliced into cutlets 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 tsp black pepper, divided 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp…