Category: Recipes
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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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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…
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Creamy Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles
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) wide egg noodles 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1.25 lb (570 g) beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced…
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Baked Chicken Tetrazzini with Mushrooms and Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1 lb 4 oz / 565 g) 10 oz (285 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas 4…
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Cozy Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Bolognese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80–85% lean 8 oz (225 g) ground pork 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, 2 ribs celery, finely diced…
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Garlic 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 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp (30 ml) for breadcrumbs 6 large garlic cloves (about 25 g), thinly sliced 1 tsp red pepper flakes (crushed…
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Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe with Pecorino Romano
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried tonnarelli 5.3 oz (150 g) Pecorino Romano, very finely grated 2 1/2 tsp (6 g) whole black peppercorns, coarsely cracked 2 tsp kosher salt, for the pasta water 2…
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Baked Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed shells) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz jumbo pasta shells (you will fill ~24; cook extra for breakage) 3 cups marinara sauce 16 oz whole-milk ricotta 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and…
