Category: Recipes

  • Spaghetti alla Muddica with Crispy Breadcrumbs

    Spaghetti alla Muddica with Crispy Breadcrumbs

    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) spaghetti 7 Tbsp (105 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup (45 g) panko breadcrumbs 4 garlic cloves (1 smashed, 3 thinly sliced) 6 anchovy fillets in oil (about 18…

  • Creamy Spaghetti alla Nerano with Zucchini and Provolone

    Creamy Spaghetti alla Nerano with Zucchini and Provolone

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 medium zucchini (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), sliced 1/8 inch 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 6 oz (170 g) provolone (ideally 4 oz aged + 2 oz mild), finely grated 1 oz…

  • Pasta alla Crudaiola with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

    Pasta alla Crudaiola with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating at room temp) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) short pasta (fusilli, penne, or orecchiette) 1 1/2 lb (680 g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup (80 ml) fruity extra-virgin olive…

  • Penne ai Quattro Formaggi with Golden Broiled Top

    Penne ai Quattro Formaggi with Golden Broiled Top

    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) dried penne 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 4 oz (113…

  • Tortellini in Brodo with Rich Chicken Broth

    Tortellini in Brodo with Rich Chicken Broth

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 120 to 140 small tortellini) Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken or capon pieces (3.5 to 4 lb / 1.6 to 1.8 kg), 3 L water, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns,…

  • Rigatoni alla Genovese with Slow-Cooked Beef and Onions

    Rigatoni alla Genovese with Slow-Cooked Beef and Onions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 35 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 oz pancetta, finely diced (optional) 4 lb (1.8 kg) sweet onions, thinly sliced 1 small carrot + 1 small celery stalk, finely…

  • Italian Deli Pasta Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

    Italian Deli Pasta Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) rotini 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini, plus 2 tbsp brine 1 cup pitted Kalamata or black olives, halved 6 oz (170 g) Genoa salami, diced 8…

  • Bucatini with Tomato, Butter, and Onion Sauce

    Bucatini with Tomato, Butter, and Onion Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 28 oz (800 g) can whole peeled tomatoes 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, peeled and halved 12 oz (340 g) bucatini 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp…

  • Creamy Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta

    Creamy Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp zest and 3 tbsp juice) 3…

  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pancetta Pasta Shells

    Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pancetta Pasta Shells

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) medium pasta shells 1 1/2 lb (680 g) butternut squash, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz (115 g) pancetta, diced 3 tbsp…