Author: Steven

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil Marinara and Parmesan

    Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil Marinara and Parmesan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) ground beef (85% lean) 8 oz (225 g) ground pork 1/2 cup (25 g) fresh breadcrumbs + 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk 1 large egg 1/4 cup (25 g)…

  • Cozy One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli with Pancetta

    Cozy One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli with Pancetta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish 4 oz (115 g) pancetta, diced 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1…

  • Cheese Ravioli with Garlicky Marinara and Basil

    Cheese Ravioli with Garlicky Marinara and Basil

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 can (28 oz / 796 g) crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp…

  • Spaghetti al Limone with Parmesan and Black Pepper

    Spaghetti al Limone with Parmesan and Black Pepper

    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 2 large lemons (2 tbsp finely grated zest, divided; 1/4 cup/60 ml juice) 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 6 pieces 1 cup (85 g)…

  • Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Saucy Spaghetti

    Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Saucy Spaghetti

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb), halved to make 4 cutlets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs + 1 tbsp water 3/4 cup panko + 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1/2…

  • Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Rosso

    Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Rosso

    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) penne rigate 1 packed cup (170 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1/3 cup (45 g) almonds, toasted 2 large garlic cloves 1/2 cup (45 g) finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus…

  • Baked Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti

    Baked Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 stuffed manicotti) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 dried manicotti tubes (about 8 oz) 4 cups marinara sauce, divided 24 oz whole-milk ricotta 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 large egg 2…

  • Baked Gnocchi alla Sorrentina with Mozzarella and Basil

    Baked Gnocchi alla Sorrentina with Mozzarella and Basil

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought, fresh or shelf-stable) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for greasing 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 (28 oz/800…

  • Farfalle al Salmone with Lemon Cream and Dill

    Farfalle al Salmone with Lemon Cream and Dill

    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) farfalle Fresh salmon fillet 12 oz (340 g), or hot-smoked salmon 6 oz (170 g) 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large shallot, finely minced 1 lemon…

  • 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…