It took sitting down and writing this recipe to realize that it's my THIRD pasta salad recipe on the blog... So, I'm an expert right? This Tuna Pasta Salad has all the delicious characteristics an awesome pasta salad should have. It's simple to throw together, incredibly flavorful, and loaded with goodies and texture. How to...
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Cascatelli with Tomatoes and Corn
Cascatelli with Tomatoes and Corn is the umami explosion of a pasta salad everyone will love.
Cascatelli with Peas and Ricotta Sauce
Cascatelli is the new pasta shape everyone is talking about! Here's one of many excellent ways to make it.
Ditalini Pasta Salad
This Ditalini Pasta Salad is speckled with green peas and fresh mozzarella for a texturally and visually perfect dish.
The Pasta Water Method Changed the Way I Cook.
The pasta water method taught me that I could make a delicious pasta dish using pasta and almost nothing else.
Spicy Calabrian Chili Vodka Sauce
This Spicy Vodka Sauce with Farfalle and Peas is special in that it has all the flavor and texture of traditional penne alla vodka, but with a few additions and modifications that set it apart from the rest, like creme fraiche, Calabrian chili peppers, and peas.
Pasta alla Primavera with Chicken Sausage
Pasta alla Primavera, or "Spring Pasta" is just what I need as the days get a little warmer and sunnier. This Spaghetti Primavera with Chicken Sausage comes together very quickly, and won't ruin your plan to spend the day outdoors.
Pesto Guide
We all need a Pesto Guide This Pesto Guide is my savior when it comes to making pesto in a pinch... When you think of pesto, what comes to mind? It is likely that you immediately imagine a beautiful green Pesto alla Genovese, made of basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, and olive oil. There is...
Behind the Sauce: Fettuccine al Ragù Molto Vinoso
Disclaimer... I don't speak Italian, and I haven't always felt Italian. About 2 years ago, when I was working as a traveling SLP, one of my patients and I somehow started talking about my heritage. She learned through our conversation that though I am "mostly Italian", I do not speak the language, as it wasn't...
Red Wine Ragù over Fettuccine
This recipe for Fettuccine in a Red Wine Ragù follows basic techniques for making beef ragù, but when combined, these techniques and ingredients create intense flavor, so it's a perfect recipe for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. If you're new to cooking and sauce-making, you might learn a couple new terms as you read this...