Pasta recipes, as prep tables

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (UK tomato puree)
28 oz / 800 g crushed tomatoes
1 good-sized handful fresh parsley, chopped

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Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

2 medium zucchini (about 6 oz / 170 g each), diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup / 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red-pepper flakes, to taste, more as needed
1 tsp fine sea salt (for the skillet)
1 3/4 cups / 415 ml vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup / 200 g orzo
1 lemon, zested and halved

+8

One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo

, 16 ingredients, 4 servings

1 lb / 450 g spaghetti or other long pasta
4 tbsp / 55 g unsalted butter (for the sauce)
12 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup / 80 ml)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup / 65 g gochujang paste (not sauce)
1/4 cup / 85 g honey
1/4 cup / 60 ml sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter (to finish)

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Gochujang Buttered Noodles

, 9 ingredients, Serves 4

1 1/4 cups / 300 g whole milk cottage cheese
3/4 cup / 180 ml low-sodium chicken broth (for the blender)
4 slices bacon (about 4 oz / 115 g)
3 (6-oz / 170 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp kosher salt (for the chicken), plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tsp kosher salt (for the shallot)

+10

High-Protein Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

, 18 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 packages (12-18 oz / 340-510 g each) potato gnocchi
1/4 cup / 55 g unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus black pepper
2 pints / 600 g small tomatoes
3 tbsp water

+2

Crispy Gnocchi With Burst Tomatoes and Mozzarella

, 10 ingredients, Serves 4

7 cups / 1.65 L well-seasoned chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup / 75 g minced onion
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups / 300 g arborio rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup / 120 ml dry white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc)
3/4 pound / 340 g asparagus, trimmed, cut in 1-inch / 2.5 cm lengths

+2

Risotto with Asparagus and Pesto

, 10 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1/4 cup / 35 g pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup / 200 g arborio rice
1/2 cup / 120 ml white cooking wine (optional)
4 cups / 950 ml vegetable stock, warmed (or chicken stock or water)
1/2 cup / 50 g parmesan cheese, grated

+2

Pesto Risotto with Toasted Pine Nuts

, 10 ingredients, Serves 4

6 to 7 cups / 1.5 to 1.75 L chicken, vegetable or garlic broth or stock, as needed
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup / 60 g finely chopped onion, or 2 shallots, minced
3/4 to 1 pound / 340 to 450 g wild mushrooms, cleaned if necessary and torn or sliced into smaller pieces if thick (small wild mushrooms left whole, maitake separated into small pieces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or chopped sage
1 1/2 cups / 300 g arborio or carnaroli rice

+4

Mushroom Risotto With Peas

, 12 ingredients, Serves 6

salt, for the pasta water
12 oz / 340 g bow tie (farfalle) or other short pasta
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb / 570 to 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
salt and black pepper (for the chicken)
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour, plus more if necessary
2 tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter (for the chicken)
1 tbsp / 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped

+6

Chicken Piccata Pasta

, 14 ingredients, Serves 4

1 tsp salt, for the pasta water
1 lb / 450 g fettuccine or linguine
1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 breasts)
2 tsp Cajun-style seasoning (for the chicken)
2 tbsp olive oil (for the chicken)
1 tbsp olive oil (for the peppers)
2 large bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (most for the sauce)

+12

Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken Pasta

, 20 ingredients, Serves 6

1 chicken thigh (150 g), deboned
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
3 green onions, chopped
15 g ginger, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 packet (100 g) Nissin Demae Ramen Sesame Noodles
2 tsp dark soy sauce

Hong Kong Scallion Oil Chicken Noodles

, 7 ingredients, Serves 1

1/4 cup / 60 ml dry marsala, dry sherry or white wine
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds / 680 g cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper

+7

Baked Mushroom Marsala Pasta

, 15 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

2 pounds / 900 g zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Zest of ½ lemon

+11

Roasted Zucchini Orzo with Chickpeas and Feta

, 40 min, 19 ingredients, Serves 4

1 large spaghetti squash (about 3 to 4 lbs / 1.4 to 1.8 kg), halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the squash)
1 teaspoon salt (for the squash)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for the squash)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for the tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for the tomatoes)
1 1/4 lbs / 565 g chicken breasts

+8

Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

, 1 h 40 min, 16 ingredients, 4 servings

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1½ cups cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 bay leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

+7

Mediterranean Lentil and Orzo (30-Minute One-Pot Dinner)

, 30 min, 15 ingredients, 4 people

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon minced dried onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups / 960 ml chicken stock
2 (10.5 oz / 300 g) cans cream of chicken soup
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
8 tablespoons / 115 g butter

+2

Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

, 6 to 6.5 h (mostly hands-off), 10 ingredients

1 pound / 450 g ground beef
1/2 pound / 225 g sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26 oz / 735 g can) crushed tomatoes

+3

Spaghetti Sauce

, 30 min, 11 ingredients, Serves 6

2 large red bell peppers
2 large yellow or orange bell peppers
Salt, to taste
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in ½ cup / 120 ml warm water for at least 10 minutes
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons / 45 ml extra-virgin olive oil

+9

Risotto With Roasted Peppers and Pecorino

, 1 h 15 min, 17 ingredients, 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil
400 g sausage meat
0.5 tsp chilli flakes
400 g campanelle pasta
4 garlic cloves, grated
200 g savoy cabbage, chopped into 5 cm pieces
1 tsp mirin
2 tbsp white miso

+5

Miso Butter & Sausage Pasta

, 25 min, 13 ingredients

1/2 cup / 120 ml plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup / 120 ml mayonnaise
2 tablespoons / 30 ml water
2 tablespoons / 30 ml apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound / 450 g sliced bacon (about 16 slices)

+4

BLT Pasta Salad

, 1 h 15 min, 12 ingredients

5 cups / 1.2 L chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch black pepper
16 oz / 450 g penne pasta
1 cup / 140 g chopped sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry

+3

Instant Pot Marry Me Pasta

, 25 min, 11 ingredients, 6 servings

1 costa sedano
2 carote
1 cipolla
750 g asparagi, gambi duri
2 l / 2000 ml acqua
Sale fino q.b.
1 scalogno, tritato finemente
Asparagi, rondelle fini (prima cottura, metà di 750 g)

+15

Risotto agli asparagi

, 1 h 15 min, 23 ingredients

400 g / 14 oz pasta shapes
250 g / 9 oz green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
2 large ready-roasted chicken breasts, shredded
5 tbsp pesto
3 tbsp double cream
handful Parmesan, grated, to serve

Chicken & Pesto Pasta

, 8 ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
Salt
Pepper
1 ½ cups arborio or carnaroli rice
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup / 120 ml white wine

+8

Tomato Risotto

, 30 min, 16 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings