START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings 15 cloves garlic, peeled 1⁄3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 16-ounce package dried fusilli, gemelli, or tagliatelle pasta 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons finely shredded Pecorino...
Farfalle with Mushrooms and Spinach
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 2 servings 6 ounces dried farfalle (bow tie pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced portobello or other fresh mushrooms 3⁄4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme...
Fettuccine Alfredo
START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces dried fettuccine 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whipping cream 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) 1...
Smoky Mushroom Stroganoff
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 8.8-ounce package dried pappardelle (wide egg noodles) 1 24-ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms (such as button, cremini, and/or shiitake) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 8-ounce carton light sour cream...
Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic-Basil Toast
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 10 ounces dried linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves) 2 English muffins, split 3⁄4 cup snipped fresh basil 21⁄4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon sugar Salt Ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup...
Ravioli with Sweet Peppers
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 9-ounce package refrigerated whole wheat four-cheese ravioli 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium red and/or green sweet peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves...
Tricolor Tomato Ravioli
START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 24- to 25-ounce package frozen cheese-filled ravioli 4 large tomatoes (such as Green Zebra, yellow, and/or red), cut into thin wedges and seeded (about 4 cups) 3⁄4 cup small fresh basil leaves 1⁄4 cup capers, drained 1⁄2...
Broccoli Rabe and Penne
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1 pound broccoli rabe 8 ounces dried multigrain penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves) 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice Kosher...
Pasta with Green Beans and Dried Tomatoes
START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 4 quarts water 1 tablespoon kosher salt 8 ounces dried whole grain penne 12 ounces fresh green beans or 3 cups frozen whole green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into...
Penne with Walnuts and Peppers
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 6 ounces dried whole wheat or multigrain penne or rotelle pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 medium green, red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut...