Penne with Pancetta, Provolone and Salami (Penne alla Silana)
This substantial pasta dish comes from the Sila area of Calabria in southern Italy, a region known for bold, intensely flavorful ingredients. Pasta alla silana combines cured meats and two kinds of cheese, along with tomatoes, chili and onion. Classic versions also include porcini mushrooms, but we found the dish to be loaded with flavor […]
Zach’s Garlic, Herb, and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These Garlic, Herb, and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy, and full of flavorful. Yukon Gold potatoes have a natural buttery consistency that whip up fluffy and smooth and they are high in starch so they readily absorb the creamy butter and half and half. These potatoes are embellished with roasted garlic, herby cheese spread, […]
Pasta with Nduja and Ricotta Cheese Made Easy
This paccheri pasta with nduja and ricotta cheese makes for a great comfort food. It’s from Southern Italy, and although it requires a few steps, it’s still a very easy recipe, that requires only some good-quality ingredients. This recipe has a strong local identity, and many of its ingredients are tied to southern regions […]
Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce
Whole wheat noodles, crisp snow peas, broccoli and red bell pepper are accented by garnishes of scallion and crunchy sliced almonds. But the showstopper to this dish is the spicy almond sauce that packs a wallop of heat.
Slow Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Pasta
This Slow Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Pasta is the most delicious hands-off dinner recipe! Sweet cherry tomatoes and chickpeas are baked with fresh herbs and aromatics until jammy and bursting. Tossed with your favorite pasta, lots of extra-virgin olive oil and basil for a flavor-packed, healthy meal in less than an hour.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Pasta in Garlic and Oil Sauce)
If there were a pasta bible, the first line would read, "In the beginning, God created aglio e olio." Historically, that line wouldn't really be accurate, since the evidence doesn't support the idea that garlic (aglio) and oil (olio) were the original accompaniments to pasta. But structurally—and by that I mean the way most pasta […]
Blistered Tomato Orecchiette Fresh Mozzarella
Tossed with olive oil, garlic and seasonings, cherry or grape tomatoes blister and soften in minutes under the intense heat of the broiler. We deglaze their caramelized juices with a little starchy pasta cooking water to create a simple, flavorful, no-simmer sauce for orecchiette. Chopped basil, grated Parmesan and fresh mozzarella are stirred in near […]
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Roasted Baby Potatoes
What’s not to love about roasted baby potatoes with a crispy layer of garlicky parmesan coating They are a happy combination of delicious, easy, and healthy. A crunchy, cheesy crust lends superior flavor and texture that everyone loves.These potatoes were easy to make but you do need to be patient when removing them from the […]
Spring Vegetable Pasta
For a fresh version of a pasta primavera recipe, we used a pair of spring classics—asparagus and green peas—plus other flavor-packed vegetables and aromatics. We found that by sautéing the vegetables in stages in a large Dutch oven, we could ensure that each one maintained its crisp-tender texture while taking on a touch of flavorful […]
Creamy Aglio e Olio (2 Ways)
There’s a secret to achieving creaminess in this dish that you’re not doing and today we’re going to show you that secret with nothing more than garlic, oil and water. Not one way, but two. The traditional way, then my way.
Sausage and Pepper “Bolognese”, An Italian American Ragu
Taking the Italian American classic, Sausage and peppers and mashing it with the traditional Ragu Alla Bolognese from Emilia-Romagna. The result is a ragu Italian Americans can all their own.
Short Rib Agnolotti del Plin
Agnolotti Del Plin are a variation of agnolotti that is made by a pinch or "plin" from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It's a dish that requires some time and love to make and that's why it's reserved for special occasions like Christmas. It's a show stopper that can be served as a little […]
Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Pecorino Romano, and Black Pepper
This quick pasta gets its bold flavor from a handful of simple ingredients. Caramelized onions provided complex sweetness. We accented that sweetness by blooming coarsely ground black pepper in butter before stirring it into the onions, and we finished the dish with sharp and savory Pecorino Romano and fresh-tasting parsley.
Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce
Some versions of Oaxacan chileajo contain meat, but in chileajo de verduras (also known as chileajo de legumbres), vegetables are the main attraction, along with the earthy, garlicky red chili sauce that coats them (chileajo translates from the Spanish as chili-garlic). Garnet-toned guajillo chilies are mild and fruity; we toast them in a little […]
Linguine alle Vongole / Linguine with Clams
Linguine alle vongole is inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and it is my absolute favorite pasta dish in the world. The salty vongole and smooth long strands of pasta mixed with freshly chopped parsley and crushed garlic are the ultimate match.The traditional Italian vongole has very few ingredients so we are keeping it simple […]
Creamy Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta pasta is a brilliant way to create pasta sauce. You bake a block of feta in a casserole dish together with tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. Once the tomatoes burst and cheese starts melting, you pull it out of the oven and mash the cheese […]