Category: Pasta

1 lb fettucine or other long pasta, fresh or dried 1 TBS EVOO 8 oz pancetta, bite-size pieces, divided 1 TBS butter 1/2 cup or more pasta water 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 TBS poppy seeds Coarse salt & pepper TT

Ravioli EVOO Cherry tomatoes Baby spinach Pesto Cook ravioli, set aside Sautee tomatoes in oil until soft and ready to burst Add spinach and sautee until limp Off heat, mix in ravioli and pesto TT

8 oz spaghetti noodles 2 eggs plus 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 TBS olive oil 3 oz slab pancetta, guanciale, or bacon, 1/4 inch cubes   1. Cook spaghetti until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. 2. While spaghetti cooks, mix […]

Using a food processor, finely chop 1 cup chopped, pitted, oil-cured black olives, 1 garlic clove and 2 anchovies. Mix with 1/4 to 1/3 cup virgin oil until a desired consistency is reached. Season to taste with pepper. Toss with hot pasta.

Char the skins of 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green bell pepper over a high flame or under a broiler and cool in a closed paper bag. Rub the skin from each pepper with your fingers. Stem and seed the peppers, then dice. Saute the peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil for 2 minutes. […]

Saute 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion in 1 tablespoon peanut oil until soft. Add 1 cup white wine and l TBS lemon juice. Reduce by half. Add 3/4 pound bay scallops and poach until firm, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 4 ounces herbed cream cheese until smooth. Season to taste with […]

Saute 2 minced shallots in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until barely softened. Add 1 cup white wine and reduce to 1/3 its volume. Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill and 1 cup light cream. Reduce until lightly thickened. Add 4 ounces julienned smoked salmon and 2 TBS salmon caviar. Remove from the heat and season […]

INGREDIENTS: 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, very coarsely chopped 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 generous tablespoon tiny capers, drained 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, + extra for serving 1/2 pound spaghetti or vermicelli 1/4 […]

3 oz sun dried tomatoes, soften and coarsely chopped 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped 2 TBS olive oil 3 oz angel hair pasta, cooked Toss all ingredients together. Serve warm or cold. Serves 4 as a side dish.

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999 Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh spaghetti, cooked al dente 4 large eggs, beaten Salt 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until […]

1 red and 1 green pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 or 2 tsp hot pepper oil 1 pound cooked pasta 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Char the skins of pepper over a high […]

Radicchio loses its bright colors when sauteed, becoming a wintry brown, almost the color of the crispy pancetta and onions that accompany it. The strong flavors of this simple, filling dish are especially welcome on a cold night. 1/3 cup diced pancetta or thick bacon 1 garlic clove, minced 10 ounces fettuccine 2 cups coarsely […]

Rosmarino pasta looks like long grain rice. In fact, if you cook it like risotto, it will plump up and get creamy in the same way that Arborio rice does. If you can’t find rosmarino, use orzo, which is about the same size. This dish is also delicious with peas, fava beans or chopped broccoli […]

1/2 of a (1-pound) package Creamette Lasagna, uncooked 2 (26-ounce) jars Classico Di Napoli Tomato & Basil or Di Sorrento Onion & Garlic Pasta Sauce 1 (15 or 16 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 […]

The dish will be very warm, not hot. The success of this recipe depends on high-quality ingredients, including ripe, in-season tomatoes and a fruity olive oil (the test kitchen prefers Columela Extra-Virgin). Don’t skip the step of freezing the mozzarella, as freezing prevents it from turning chewy when it comes in contact with the hot […]

Because the herbs won’t be cooked, be sure to chop them finely. 1/2 pound farfalle pasta 5 Tbsp sweet butter, sliced 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, or a mix of rosemary and other herbs, such as basil, thyme, parsley, chives or marjoram salt and pepper Heat a large pot of salted water for the […]