Pasta with Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Broccoli Raab MAKES: 4 About 4 servings TIME: About 40 minutes This is the real shortcut version: You use the same water for the broccoli as you do for the pasta. It's hard to say how much oil you'll wind up adding to this dish:...
Pasta with Almond Butter MAKES: 4 About 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Any dried or fresh pasta will work with any nut butter, but Fresh Herb Pasta is particularly nice here; for everyday meals, try whole wheat spaghetti or linguine. Omit the Parmesan and the dish...
Passatelli in Broth MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 45 minutes Passatelli are delicate dumplings that are served in their cooking liquid. Made from a soft dough that's pressed through a ricer into simmering broth, the end result is somewhere between pasta and dumpling but...
Parsnip Gnocchi MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 11/2 hours A twist on the usual potato gnocchi, these are loaded with flavor. The Parmesan and extra flour help hold the dough together and make dense, rich gnocchi. Play up the rich flavor even more by browning them with some...
Pad Thai MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Though you probably first fell in love with pad Thai in a Thai restaurant, it's easy to make at home, with a fast-paced stir-frying process that's perfect for either week-nights or entertaining, as long as you have all the...
Orzo, Risotto Style MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 25 minutes Even though orzo is rice shaped, this is quite different from true risotto. But as with risotto, it's important not to skimp on the fat, or the dish runs the risk of seizing up and becoming gummy. You can use any...
Linguine with Raw Tomato Sauce Linguine con Salsa Cruda MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 30 minutes Sadly, I can't remember the saint who taught me how to make this; but if you have good fresh tomatoes and good basil, there is no higher use for them than this dish. And...
Korean-Style Noodles in Cool Bean Broth MAKES: 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings TIME: 20 minutes, with precooked beans This version of a classic Korean lunch dish is high in protein and very satisfying, but it's also light and refreshing: the perfect easy...
Herbed Fresh Pasta MAKES: 4 servings TIME: At least 1 hour, largely unattended Fresh herbs are a must in this recipe; they create a pretty, green-tinged pasta that's full of bright flavor. 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or...
Garlicky Vermicelli or Fideo MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 25 minutes The best way to break up the brittle vermicelli or fideo is to put it in a bag and beat it gently; or crush it between your hands, right over the pan. Like Orzo, Risotto Style, the pasta is toasted...
