Category: Recipes
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Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic-Oregano Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or cavatappi) 1 lb ripe tomatoes, halved or chopped bite-size 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), halved or 1/2-inch dice 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4…
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Pappardelle al Ragù d’Agnello with Rosemary and Orange
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless lamb shoulder, 1/2-inch dice 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, 1…
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Linguine ai Frutti di Mare with Lemon and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried linguine 1.5 lb (680 g) mussels, scrubbed and debearded 12 oz (340 g) large shrimp (16–20 ct), peeled and deveined 8 oz (225 g) cleaned calamari, tubes sliced into…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Quick Spaghetti alla Puttanesca with Pantry Staples
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) dried spaghetti 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 anchovy fillets in oil, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1…
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Trofie al Pesto Genovese with Potatoes and Green Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried trofie pasta 8 oz (225 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 6 oz (170 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups (60 g) packed…
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Pasta alla Norma with Ricotta Salata and Basil
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) rigatoni or other short pasta 1 lb (450 g) eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper…
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried fettuccine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 medium) 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus 1 tbsp for pasta water 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to finish 1…
