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 best...
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