Fast Tomato Sauce MAKES: 4 servings 1 enough for 1 pound of pasta TIME: 20 minutes This is among the most basic and useful pasta sauces and one of those staples, like vinaigrette, that is too easy not to make yourself. The main recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and…
Eggless Pasta Dough MAKES: 4 servings TIME: At least 1 hour, somewhat unattended Just as simple and easy to work with as the egg pasta; here the hot water replaces the eggs. The pasta will be less rich but still wonderful. Use olive oil instead of butter and…
Dumpling Wrappers MAKES: 50 About 50 wrappers TIME: 40 minutes This versatile wrapper can be used to make all sorts of dumplings, pot stickers, wontons, and egg rolls, as well as hand-cut noodles that can be used in Euro-style recipes as well as Asian. The recipe…
Crisp-Fried Noodle Cake MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Think of this as a crunchy, somewhat impressive alternative to steamed rice. To include it as part of a larger meal, you can cut the cake into wedges or pull it apart with chopsticks as people pass it around…
Creamy Baked Noodles with Eggplant and Cheese MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended Inspired by the classic Greek casserole pastitsio, this recipe combines the concept of lasagne with macaroni and cheese, by baking a layer of vegetables between…
Cold Sesame or Peanut Noodles MAKES: 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings TIME: 30 minutes This is an easy dish to assemble at the last minute, especially if you do all the gathering, rinsing, trimming, and slicing of ingredients in advance. Serve as part of a larger…
Chinese Egg Noodles in Soy Broth MAKES: 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings TIME: 20 minutes This is a simple, basic noodle soup; check out the chart for other ideas. Salt 1/2 pound fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles 1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste 2 tablespoons…
Butternut Squash Tortellini MAKES: 60 About 60 tortellini TIME: 11/2 hours, with prepared pasta sheets A slightly more complex stuffed pasta; each one requires a bit of work, but you can just make pansotti (see variation) if you don’t have the time. Serve the…
Baked Ziti MAKES: 6 servings TIME: About 1 hour Old-school baked ziti with red sauce is basically a shortcut for lasagne, with fewer ingredients and none of the layering hassle. A staple of potluck dinners, it serves at least six people with only a pound of pasta….
Baked Macaroni and Cheese MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 45 minutes It’s a shame to think that some people only know mac and cheese out of a box. The real thing is rich, filling, and delicious. Use nearly any pasta tube, corkscrew, or cup-shaped ones work…