Authentic Pasta with Potatoes (pasta e patate)
If you love potatoes, this pasta with potatoes (pasta e patate) might become your new favourite comfort dish. It is a true one pot pasta from Naples, the original kind, where the pasta cooks right in the sauce and everything comes together beautifully with minimal effort.At first you might think it’s too many carbs but […]
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Béchamel
A delicious and easy pasta casserole to make for a crowd! Topped with our 5 minute Bechamel Sauce and using store bought Marinara it comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time!
Pasta alla Norcina (Creamy Pasta With Sausage)
The Umbrian town of Norcia is famous for its pork, and it has a rich tradition of sausage- and salumi-making. Unlike "Italian" sausage commonly available in the States, the salsiccia di Norcia used in pasta alla norcina isn't seasoned with intensely aromatic fennel seeds or red pepper flakes. It's a milder sausage, made with […]
Pasta Ai Quattro Formaggi (Creamy Four-Cheese Pasta)
When making pasta ai quattro formaggi, Italy's answer to mac and cheese, the question that immediately comes up is: which four cheeses should I use? Most versions of the four-cheese pasta track similarly, though with one major adjustment: leave the mozzarella out of the equation. It melts well on a pizza, offering its characteristic […]
Crab Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce
This white manicotti is stuffed full of delicious, flaky crab meat, smothered in a creamy bechamel sauce. Be sure to use the freshest crab you can find as seafood quality certainly makes a difference. This is a decadent seafood pasta dish that the whole family can enjoy.
Martha’s One Pan Assassins Pasta
A few years ago this recipe became a viral hit with over 10 million views. It has stood the test of time and I want to introduce you to an updated version that is feisty and fierce, the is Martha’s One Pan Assassins Pasta. The spicy, rich ‘nduja melts into the oil, infusing the sauce […]
Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto
A pesto made with lots of cool mint, sharp Pecorino, bright lemon, and creamy pistachios balanced the pasta, lamb, and sweet peas.
Spaghetti al Farouk
This is a unique dish, and one that is near and dear to my heart. When I was a girl, my family owned a beach house on Abruzzo’s Adriatic coast. I have many wonderful memories of whiling away summer days on the beach with friends and enjoying late-night marathon meals that featured freshly caught […]
Roast Chicken with Herb Gnocchi and White Wine Sauce
This dish is all about crispy, juicy chicken and gnocchi that’s golden and slightly crispy on the outside, with a creamy, herb-packed sauce that brings it all together. The beauty of this recipe is how simple ingredients transform into a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal in just 30 minutes. The air fryer makes the chicken a breeze, […]
Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta
Splashes of vodka and cream can turn run-of-the-mill tomato sauce into luxurious restaurant fare—or a heavy, boozy mistake. We set out to fine-tune this modern classic.
Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)
The ingredient list for spaghetti aglio e olio (spaghetti with garlic and olive oil) is a simple one. But versions we tried strayed from this dish’s humble roots. We wanted to create a creamy pasta according to the traditional method—without the addition of heavy cream or cheese, letting the pasta’s starches do the work of […]
Sausage Lasagna
We wanted an extra-cheesy sausage lasagna that was full of all the flavors of Italian sausage and that held up structurally when served (rather than slipping into a flat mess on the plate like so many others). The right choice of ingredients—and our precise layering technique—make for the most flavorful and structurally sound lasagna we’ve […]
Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peas & Prosciutto
Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto is the culinary darling you've been dreaming of!Imagine the romance of Italy coming to life on your plate – each ravioli is a little pocket of love, filled with a heavenly mix of pecorino and black pepper that mirrors the iconic Roman pasta dish, Cacio […]
Sausage and Corn Pasta
There’s something magical about the combination of sweet corn and savory Italian sausage, especially when paired with pasta shells that catch all the goodness in every bite. This dish is a celebration of simple, seasonal ingredients that come together effortlessly. The corn adds a juicy pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the sausage and […]
Crisp Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas
This quick skillet dinner combines crisp gnocchi and brawny sausage with sweet pops of peas and herbs. It tastes like spring, but it can be prepared perennially — and without any chopping or waiting for water to boil. (That’s right, you don’t need to boil the gnocchi before searing.) Draped in a combination of […]
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Creamy Cajun chicken pasta is one of my favorite ways to make dinner on busy weeknights. Oh, so creamy and somewhat spicy, this family favorite chicken pasta recipe comes together in only 30 minutes! This easy pasta recipe an excellent way to cook boneless and skinless chicken breasts when you are short on time.