The pasta water method taught me that I could make a delicious pasta dish using pasta and almost nothing else.
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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
This quick and easy Pesto Guide is my savior when it comes to making pesto in a pinch... We all need a Pesto Guide 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...
Red Wine Ragù
This recipe for Red Wine Ragù follows the basic techniques for making a classic Italian beef ragù, or meat sauce... But what makes it so special is that this meat sauce has lots of red wine, which deepens the flavor of the tomatoes and adds a subtle sweetness to the whole sauce. And it's really...