Category: Recipes
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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…
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Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ziti or penne rigate 1 tbsp kosher salt (pasta water) + 1 tsp for sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed (optional) 1 medium onion,…
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Linguine Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry linguine 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp…
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Classic Lasagna al Forno with Ragù and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes 20-minute rest) Quick Ingredients Olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) + unsalted butter 2 tbsp (28 g) Onion 1 medium (150 g), carrot 1 (100 g), celery 1 rib (80 g),…
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Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Basil
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 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1 tbsp if Morton) for boiling 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (130 g) double-concentrated…
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Creamy Marsala Mushroom Tagliatelle with Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry tagliatelle 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, thinly…
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Lemon-Garlic Pasta Primavera with Spring Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz short pasta (penne, farfalle, or orecchiette) 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided…
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Penne All’Arrabbiata with Garlic, Chile, and Parsley
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) penne 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt for boiling 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves (12 g), thinly sliced 1 to 1 1/2…
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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…
