Makes 4 servings Multigrain pasta serves as a base for a dish that is delicious and diabetes-friendly (see the nutritional information after the recipe). Experiment with different brands of multigrain pastas to find one that appeals to you. Be sure that the multigrain pasta contains whole grains so it will […]
Mushroom Tortelli with Parsley Sauce
Makes 6 to 8 servings Use whichever mushrooms you prefer for this dish. Experiment with different varieties to see how they change the flavor profile of the dish.
One-Pot Mediterranean Pasta
Makes 4 servings When we say one pot, we mean it! All of the ingredients cook together—pasta included—and the finished dish is flavorful and saucy with less than 10 minutes of work! If you like, you can top the cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp or flaked tuna.
One-Pot Pastas
There is no greater joy than a dinner that is truly 15 minutes prep-to-table. Especially on a busy weeknight, but honestly, any night. Opening a jar of store-bought pasta sauce and boiling a pound of spaghetti is easy, but how about something a little more homemade in just as much […]
Orecchiette with Cannellini Beans and Spinach
Makes 8 servings Orecchiette is a pasta shape that lends itself well to a simple sauce like the one made here. You can choose to serve this family style or as a side dish to a serving of grilled, marinated chicken.
Orecchiette With Ricotta, Peas & Lemon Zest
Serves 4 to 6
Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta
Serves 6 to 8 We love this recipe with homemade chestnut pappardelle, but for a simple meal, any pasta will do. Substitute broccoli, broccolini, or even chopped Swiss chard for the broccoli rabe.
Pappardelle with Butter Beans and Tomato Ragù
Makes 4 Servings
Pasta alla Norma (Pasta with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Ricotta Salata)
Serves 4 Sometimes cooks add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to tame any last bit of bitterness in the eggplant. The dish is finished with ricotta salata; although nontraditional, you might prefer to add some cubed fresh mozzarella at the very end instead of the ricotta salata.
Pasta con Cozze e Fagioli (Pasta with Mussels and Beans)
Makes 4 servings You could use fresh pasta in this dish, such as tagliatelle or pappardelle, cut into bite-sized pieces, or a dried pasta that you’ve cooked halfway, such as tubettini or pennette. As the pasta cooks with the mussels, it will absorb their flavor.
Pasta Crock: The Louder, the Better
A baked red-sauce and cheese pasta dish with a thick crunch and béchamel sauce. Typical kid foods are composed of simple and delicious flavors, which is why I think you might be fibbing if you said there wasn’t something off the kid’s menu that you occasionally crave. Mine is Pasta […]
Pasta e Ceci (Pasta & Chickpeas)
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a classic Italian dish that showcases chickpeas and a flavorful broth. You can cook the chickpeas a day or two ahead, and then the dish will come together in a flash for a busy weeknight.
