Category: Recipes

  • Creamy Roman Pasta e Ceci with Rosemary and Anchovy

    Creamy Roman Pasta e Ceci with Rosemary and Anchovy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 anchovy fillets in oil, minced (or 1 tbsp anchovy paste) 2 fresh rosemary sprigs 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 (15-oz/425…

  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil, and Butter

    Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil, and Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 2 lb (900 g) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can (28 oz/800 g) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp…

  • Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia with Squid Ink Sauce

    Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia with Squid Ink Sauce

    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) spaghetti 1 lb (450 g) cleaned squid, bodies into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 4 garlic cloves,…

  • Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragù and Red Wine

    Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragù and Red Wine

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 oz (28 g) dried porcini mushrooms + 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 lb (450 g) cremini mushrooms,…

  • Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    Sicilian Pasta con le Sarde with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) bucatini 12 oz (340 g) fresh sardine fillets, skin-on, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups (30 g) chopped wild fennel or tender fennel fronds; optional 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced…

  • Pappardelle with Slow-Braised Short Rib Ragù

    Pappardelle with Slow-Braised Short Rib Ragù

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.4 kg) bone-in beef short ribs 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)…

  • Penne Gorgonzola e Noci with Toasted Walnuts and Pepper

    Penne Gorgonzola e Noci with Toasted Walnuts and 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) penne rigate 3/4 cup (85 g) walnut halves 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 6 oz (170 g) Gorgonzola dolce or piccante, crumbled 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, plus…

  • Pasta al Tonno with Lemon, Capers, and Chili

    Pasta al Tonno with Lemon, Capers, and Chili

    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 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (use 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp reserved tuna oil) 4 garlic…

  • 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…