Author: Steven

  • 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…

  • Cajun Chicken Penne with Creamy Paprika Sauce

    Cajun Chicken Penne with Creamy Paprika Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry penne 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow…

  • Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Peppers

    Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Peppers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) rigatoni 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 sweet…

  • 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…

  • Rigatoni alla Gricia with Pecorino and Black Pepper

    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)…

  • 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…

  • Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna Bianca

    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…