Category: Recipes

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Mantuan Pumpkin Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter

    Mantuan Pumpkin Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (main) or 6 (starter); about 36–40 tortelli Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting) Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Pasta dough: 300 g 00 flour (about 2 1/2 cups), 3 large eggs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp fine sea…

  • Baked Tortellini al Forno with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Baked Tortellini al Forno with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat) 3 cups marinara sauce (24 oz) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella (8 oz) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (2 oz) 2 garlic cloves,…

  • Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco with Lemon and Parmigiano

    Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco with Lemon and Parmigiano

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz pancetta, finely diced (optional) 1 cup finely minced onion (150 g) 1/2 cup finely minced carrot (80 g) 1/2 cup finely minced celery…

  • Crispy Spaghetti Frittata with Pancetta and Parmesan

    Crispy Spaghetti Frittata with Pancetta and Parmesan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) cooked spaghetti (leftover) 6 large eggs 3/4 cup (60 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tbsp whole milk or water 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt…