Category: Pasta

  • Quick Tomato Sauce

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    Quick Tomato Sauce Ingredients: For the filling 1-1/2 lb. (about 3 cups) whole milk ricotta 2 lb. fresh spinach, or 2 10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 large eggs,…

  • Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne

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    Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne Ingredients: For the filling 1-1/2 lb. (about 3 cups) whole milk ricotta 2 lb. fresh spinach, or 2 10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 large…

  • Ditalini with Chickpeas, Scallions, and Olives

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    Ditalini with Chickpeas, Scallions, and Olives Ingredients: Kosher salt 2-1/3 cups ditalini pasta 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, more as needed 1/2 cup chopped black olives, such as Kalamata Freshly ground pepper 2 cups thinly sliced scallions 2 cups cooked chickpeas 2 Tbs. chopped…

  • Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce

    Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce

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    Ingredients: 10 roasted tomato halves, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons capers (optional) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 pound spaghetti Handful fresh basil leaves, to taste Preparation: 1. Roast the tomatoes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve 5 plum tomatoes. On two large…

  • Pasta with Chickpeas, Sweet Peppers, and Rosemary

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    Ingredients: 6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small dice (3/4 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small dice (3/4 cup) Kosher salt 2-1/2 cups Chickpeas with Bay Leaves and…

  • Penne alla Vodka

    Penne alla Vodka

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    Penne alla Vodka This take on a favorite Italian-American pasta dish is more tomatoey than most versions. For a creamier sauce, add another 2 Tbs. cream. Ingredients: Kosher salt 12 oz. penne 1 28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes in juice, preferably San Marzano 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 large cloves garlic, smashed 1/4…

  • Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts

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    Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts Chopped nuts are unusual in pasta, but they pair brilliantly with the earthy Gorgonzola in this creamy weeknight dish. Toasting the nuts deepens their flavor, so don’t skip this step. Ingredients: Kosher salt 8 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (10 lightly packed cups) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 12…

  • Linguine with Canned Tuna, Olives, and Chile

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    Linguine with Canned Tuna, Olives, and Chile If you like you can add some capers to the sauce. Ingredients: 10 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained and quartered 5 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 tsp. dried…

  • Lemony Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts

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    Lemony Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts This dish, and its perfectly balanced flavors, is the antidote to predictable weeknight pasta. No dry vermouth or white wine on hand? Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth or water instead. Ingredients: Kosher salt 1-1/2 cups dried orzo (about 9 oz.) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small…

  • Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta

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    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Ginger, and Basil Pasta A light and silky pasta sauce with a burst of basil and a hit of fresh ginger. Ingredients: Kosher salt 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 Tbs. pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1-1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 3 Tbs. dry white wine 1/3 cup lower-salt chicken…