Author: Steven
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Rigatoni alla Gricia with Pecorino and Black Pepper
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) rigatoni 6 oz (170 g) guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) lardons 3 oz (85 g) Pecorino Romano, very finely grated (about 1 packed cup), plus 0.5 oz (15 g)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna Bianca
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 tbsp unsalted butter + 2 tbsp (divided) 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, warmed 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp white or black pepper…
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Spaghetti al Pesto Trapanese with Cherry Tomatoes and Almonds
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 12 oz (340 g) ripe cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup (50 g) blanched almonds 1 packed cup (25 g) fresh basil leaves 2 oz (56 g) Pecorino Romano, finely grated…
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Cozy Tortellini and Sausage Soup with Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed 1 tbsp olive oil (as needed) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes…
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One-Pan Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (85 to 90% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked) 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp yellow mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire…
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Envueltos de Mazorca with Butter and Fresh Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 envueltos (6 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 fresh ears of sweet corn with husks (about 6 cups kernels); reserve 14–16 large husks 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, melted, plus…
