Pasta recipes, as prep tables

4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
1 cup / 240 ml sliced carrots
4 oz / 115 g mushrooms, sliced
1 large or 2 small ribs celery, thinly sliced
1 large shallot or small onion, chopped
homemade seasoned salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

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One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie

, 25 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

4 tbsp / 60 g butter
1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
2 shallots, finely sliced
4 slices bacon
1 cup / 200 g arborio rice
1 cup / 240 ml white wine
4 cups / 960 ml vegetable stock
1/2 lb / 225 g tilapia or other firm white fish

+4

Fish and Prawn Risotto

, 45 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 4

50 g pine nuts
100 g bunch of basil, leaves picked
8–10 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
1 garlic clove
400 g fresh pasta (penne, rigatoni or tortiglioni)
30 g Parmesan, finely grated
100–150 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

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Tomato and Basil Pasta

, 9 ingredients

16 oz / 450 g cavatappi pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large tomato, cored and diced (or 1 jar crushed tomatoes)
4 oz / 115 g mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup / 60 ml chicken broth
1/4 cup / 60 ml dry white wine
1/4 cup / 60 ml heavy whipping cream
1 jar pesto

+1

Pesto Cavatappi (Noodles & Company Copycat)

, 15 min, 9 ingredients, 8 servings (1 cup each)

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb pasta (cavatappi or rigatoni)
5.3 oz Boursin herb cheese
24 oz jar tomato basil marinara

Creamy Sausage Pasta

, 20 min, 4 ingredients

1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1–2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup / 120 g tomato paste
1/4 cup / 60 ml vodka
3/4 cup / 180 ml basil pesto

+7

Pesto Pasta Alla Vodka

, 30 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

⅔ cup / 160 ml extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 to 3 whole fresh peperoncini (small red chiles), stems removed, halved lengthwise & sliced into ¼-inch lengths
¼ cup / 10 g chopped Italian parsley
¾ pound / 340 g linguine or spaghetti
½ cup / 120 ml pasta cooking water (for reduction)
pasta cooking water, reserved (for finishing)
Salt

Pasta Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

, 20 min, 8 ingredients, 4 servings

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound / 450 g spaghetti
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, plus more for serving
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste

+9

Baked Spaghetti

, 1 h 10 min, 17 ingredients, 8 servings

1 lb / 450 g chicken tenders
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
12 oz / 340 g pasta

+15

Pasta with Chicken and Garlic

, 30 min, 23 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
1 1/2 lb / 680 g chicken breast
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

+11

Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

, 50 min, 19 ingredients, 10 servings

1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 ½ cups / 600 ml vegetable stock
1 ½ cups / 360 ml oat milk
250 g tagliatelle
1 cup / 150 g frozen peas
2 × 100 g salmon fillets, skin off
Salt & black pepper to taste

Creamy Salmon Tagliatelle (Dairy Free)

, 35 min, 8 ingredients, 4

1 lemon, finely grated zest (about 1 Tbsp)
¾ cup / 180 ml heavy cream
1 Tbsp / 15 g unsalted butter (for emulsifying)
5 Tbsp / 75 g unsalted butter (remaining)
12 oz / 340 g spaghetti or other long pasta
Kosher salt
3 oz / 85 g finely grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (reserved)

+2

Creamy Lemon Pasta

, 15 min, 10 ingredients, 4 servings

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds / 1.4 to 1.8 kg)
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter, softened
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Parmesan rind, plus grated Parmesan for serving
1 head garlic, cloves segmented, kept in their sheaths
5 to 8 cups / 1.2 to 1.9 liters water
1 sprig rosemary

+3

One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles

, 2 h, 11 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 (4.5 oz / 127 g) tube double-concentrated tomato paste
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 oz / 60 ml vodka
¾ cup / 180 ml heavy cream
1 lb / 450 g rigatoni

+3

Pasta Alla Vodka

, 30 min, 11 ingredients, 4 servings

guanciale, tagliato a striscioline
peperoncino fresco intero
olio extravergine di oliva
vino bianco
pomodori pelati
sale fino q.b.
spaghetti
acqua salata per la pasta

+1

Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

, 9 ingredients

400 g / 14 oz gnocchi
1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
2–3 teaspoons dried oregano
250 g / 9 oz baby tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon olive oil (for tomatoes)
125 g / 4½ oz mozzarella, shredded
large handful fresh basil leaves, torn (for salad), plus extra to garnish
1–2 tablespoons pesto (or balsamic glaze if preferred)

Crispy gnocchi Caprese salad

, 35–40 min, 8 ingredients, Serves 2

16 oz / 450 g shell pasta
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup / 60 g tomato paste
2 teaspoons red chili flakes
4 tablespoons / 60 ml vodka (optional)
½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream

+5

Spicy Vodka Pasta

, 30 min, 13 ingredients, 6 servings

16 oz / 450 g brown rice noodles
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon neutral oil
2/3 cup / 150 g creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons / 60 ml low sodium tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup / 80 ml hot water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

+8

Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

, 20 min, 16 ingredients, 4 servings

12 oz / 340 g spaghetti
4 small tomatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
4 cups / 960 ml water, plus 1/2 cup / 120 ml if needed
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
fresh burrata, to finish

+1

One Pan Pasta: Tomato, Basil and Burrata Spaghetti

, 15 min, 9 ingredients, Serves 4–6

1 (16 oz / 450 g) package cauliflower potato gnocchi
1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter (for searing)
1 medium shallot, diced
1/2 cup / 85 g sun-dried tomato halves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced

+7

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi

, 45 min, 15 ingredients, 4 servings

2 small red onions, sliced into ½"-thick wedges
1 fennel bulb, sliced into ½"-thick wedges
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (for roasting)
8 oz. / 225 g hot or sweet Italian sausage (about 2 links), casings removed
10 oz. / 280 g gemelli, casarecce, or other medium pasta
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (remaining)

+2

Pasta with Sausage and Arugula

, 40 min, 10 ingredients, 4 servings

8 oz / 225 g pasta (spaghetti or bucatini)
Kosher salt
¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil, plus more for drizzling
½ cup / 60 g walnut pieces (optional)
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons capers

+4

Pasta With Zucchini, Feta and Fried Lemon

, 35 min, 12 ingredients

2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided (2 tbsp for roasting, 1 tbsp for sauce)
½ teaspoon sea salt (for roasting fennel)
12 ounces / 340 g long pasta, such as spaghetti
¼ teaspoon sea salt (for sauce)
2 large shallots, sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1½ teaspoons fennel seeds

+6

Pasta with Roasted Fennel

, 40 min, 14 ingredients, 4

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, sliced in ½" rings
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 (28-oz. / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried parsley

+7

Pasta Alla Mezcal

, 40 min, 15 ingredients, 4–6 servings