Category: Recipes

  • Classic Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale and Pecorino

    Classic Spaghetti Carbonara with Guanciale and Pecorino

    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) spaghetti 4 oz (115 g) guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch batons 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks (room temp) 1 cup (80 g) very finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus…

  • Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz orecchiette 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed 1 lb broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2…

  • Rigatoni all’Amatriciana with Guanciale and Pecorino

    Rigatoni all’Amatriciana with Guanciale and Pecorino

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) rigatoni 5 oz (140 g) guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional) 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine 1 (28 oz/794 g) can whole peeled…

  • Linguine alle Vongole with Garlic, Chili, and White Wine

    Linguine alle Vongole with Garlic, Chili, and White Wine

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) small littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed 12 oz (340 g) linguine 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves (20 g), thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 3/4 cup…

  • Quick Spaghetti alla Puttanesca with Pantry Staples

    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…

  • Trofie al Pesto Genovese with Potatoes and Green Beans

    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…

  • Pasta alla Norma with Ricotta Salata and Basil

    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…

  • Lemon Pepper Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    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…

  • Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

    Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 30 minutes dough rest) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) 00 or all-purpose flour 3 large eggs + 1 egg yolk 1 cup (250 g) whole-milk ricotta, well drained 8 oz (227 g)…

  • Cozy Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Bolognese

    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…