Pasta recipes, as prep tables

6 tablespoons / 85 g cold unsalted butter (for the fennel)
3 whole fennel bulbs, trimmed, bulbs and green stalks thinly sliced
Salt, a big pinch (for the fennel)
1 cup / 240 ml pinot grigio, added 1/4 cup at a time
12 oz / 340 g long pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine
Fennel fronds, finely chopped
1 cup / 240 ml reserved pasta water (first addition)
2/3 cup / 2.5 oz / 70 g finely grated Parmesan (first half)

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Caramelized Fennel Pasta

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

180 g small brown lentils (castelluccio or puy)
2 bay leaves
500 ml water
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for frying the garlic)
400 g dried spaghetti
Sea salt, for the pasta water (10 g per litre)
4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

+3

Lentils and spaghetti

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

1 tsp sea salt (for the pasta water)
12 oz / 350 g spaghetti
2 oz / 50 g unsalted butter
2 plump garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
3 1/2 oz / 100 g pancetta, rind removed, finely chopped
3 large eggs
freshly ground black pepper
pecorino, finely grated (most of the 1 3/4 oz / 50 g, mixed into the eggs)

+3

Ultimate Spaghetti Carbonara

, 11 ingredients

2 lb / 905 g ground beef
2 tbsp minced onion
a few pinches salt (for the beef)
3 tbsp / 42 g butter
3 tbsp gluten free flour
3 cups / 720 ml gluten free broth
1/2 tsp salt (for the gravy)
dash of pepper

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20 Minute Skillet Beef and Gluten Free Noodles

, 9 ingredients, Serves 6

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb / 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
1/2 cup / 125 ml dry red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
28 oz / 800 g can crushed tomato
2 tbsp tomato paste

+7

Spaghetti Bolognese

, 40 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 5

500 g grüner Spargel
Salzwasser
1/2 TL Zucker
200 g Cherrytomaten
1 Bund Petersilie
2 EL Butter
500 g Gnocchi
1/2 Becher Schmelzkäse (mit Gouda)

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Gnocchi mit grünem Spargel

, 10 ingredients, 4 Portionen

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp butter
10 1/2 oz / 300 g mushrooms, sliced
8 oz / 220 g sausages (about 3), meat squeezed from casings
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp thyme leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup / 120 ml white wine
3/4 cup / 180 ml cream

+6

Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta

, 14 ingredients, Serves 2

4 large egg yolks
1 cup / 100 g pecorino, freshly grated
1/2-1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2-3/4 cup / 80-120 g guanciale, sliced into thin strips
3 cups / 600 g cooked spaghetti (about 10 oz / 300 g dry)
2-3 tbsp pecorino, freshly grated (to serve)

Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara

, 7 ingredients, Serves 3

1 tbsp olive oil
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, trimmed and finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
1.1 lb / 500 g beef mince

+14

Spaghetti Bolognese

, about 2 h 15 min, 22 ingredients

8 oz / 225 g chicken breast, cut in 1" cubes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for the chicken)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (for the chicken)
salt & cracked black pepper (for the chicken)
1 tbsp / 14 g butter, quartered (on the chicken)
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
3 cups / 270 g broccoli florets
1 tbsp / 15 ml avocado oil

+13

Spicy Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli Orzo for Two

, 40 min, 21 ingredients, Serves 2

1 (16 oz / 450 g) package penne (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons / 40 g unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons / 25 g all-purpose flour
1 cup / 240 ml milk
1 cup / 240 ml chicken broth
1 cup / 100 g grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley

+3

White Sauce Penne Pasta

, 11 ingredients, Serves 6

2 lbs / 900 g thinly sliced chuck roast
Your favorite beef seasoning
2 Tbsp butter
a splash of low-sodium beef broth (from the 1 cup, to deglaze)
1 onion, thinly sliced
low-sodium beef broth (the rest of the 1 cup)
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium shoyu
1 cup / 200 g brown sugar

+10

Crockpot Mongolian Beef & Noodles

, 18 ingredients

12 oz / 340 g cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch / 1 cm rounds
8 oz / 225 g broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups / 300 g cherry tomatoes (multi color or red)
1 1/2 cups / 225 g shelf-stable gnocchi
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning

+3

Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage with Tomatoes and Broccolini

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

12 oz / 340 g cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch / 1 cm rounds
8 oz / 225 g broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups / 300 g cherry tomatoes (multi color or red)
1 1/2 cups / 225 g shelf-stable gnocchi
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning

+3

Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage with Tomatoes and Broccolini

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

7 oz / 200 g Boston butt (or pork tenderloin, pork belly), bite-sized
1/2 tbsp soy sauce (for the marinade)
1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water)
1/2 tsp sugar (for the marinade)
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp neutral-tasting oil (for the pork)
4-5 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce (for the sauce)

+12

Shanghai Noodles

, 20 ingredients, Serves 2

1 head broccoli, cut into small florets, stalk into small pieces
1 tsp olive oil (for the broccoli)
150 g / 5 1/4 oz penne or fusilli
2 tsp olive oil (for the frying pan)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp roughly chopped walnuts
pinch of chilli flakes
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

Charred broccoli, lemon & walnut pasta

, 8 ingredients

1 gul lök
2 vitlöksklyftor
2 morötter
ca 200 g rotselleri
2 msk olivolja
1/2 dl / 50 ml tomatpuré
1 tsk torkad timjan
1 tsk torkad rosmarin

+13

Spaghetti med linsbolognese

, 21 ingredients, 6 portioner

Salt, as needed
8 oz / 225 g short pasta (shells, campanelle, cavatappi or fusilli)
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1/2 cup / 75 g torn pitted olives (black or green)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
Crushed red pepper, a large pinch
1 (15 oz / 425 g) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

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Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

, 11 ingredients, Serves 2 to 3

20 g dried porcini mushrooms
250 ml / 1 cup just-boiled water (for the porcini)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for the mushrooms)
250 g / 9 oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for the onion)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
250 g / 1 1/4 cups pearled spelt

+7

Spelt and mushroom risotto

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

3 to 4 tbsp / 45-60 g butter (depending on pasta and anchovies used)
5 to 6 anchovy fillets
1/4 tsp chili flakes
1 garlic clove, lightly smashed
1 ladle starchy pasta water, plus splashes as needed
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 large lemon
7 oz / 200 g spaghetti

+3

Anchovy Lemon Spaghetti

, 15 min, 11 ingredients, Serves 2

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lb 3 oz / 1 kg beef chuck, cut into large chunks
1 brown onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
2 cups / 480 ml beef stock or water

+11

Sticky Beef with Noodles, Pickled Celery and Mint

, 3 h 10 min, 19 ingredients, Serves 3

2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

+5

Thai Drunken Noodles

, 13 ingredients, Serves 2

1 lemon, zested & juiced
8 oz / 225 g whole-milk cottage cheese (1 cup), room temp
3 1/2 oz / 100 g grated Parmesan (1 cup), plus more for serving
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 garlic clove, smashed & peeled
3 oz / 85 g baby spinach (3 big handfuls)
2 1/2 oz / 70 g torn basil leaves (2 packed cups)
Salt (for the pasta water)

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Creamy Cottage Cheese Basil Pasta

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4 to 6

1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano (for the seasoning blend)
3/4 tsp salt (for the seasoning blend)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (for the seasoning blend)
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.3 lbs / 590 g)
1 Tbsp olive oil

+13

Greek Chicken and Orzo

, 21 ingredients, Serves 4