by Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Pasta with Lentils or Other Legumes MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: About 1 hour Lentils are ideal for this dish, because they cook so quickly they won’t slow you down much. But you can make pasta with almost any legume, as long as it’s soft enough; for...
by Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Pasta with Garlic and Oil Pasta Aglio e Olio MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes One of my all-time favorites, the quintessential late-night Roman dish, great as a snack or even a centerpiece when you want something simple. Needless to say, good extra virgin olive oil...
by Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Pasta with Chestnut Cream MAKES: 4 About 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes This rich, traditional Mediterranean dish is a perfect first course for a fancy dinner, especially with fresh pasta. And you can make it vegan just by using nondairy cream and skipping the Parmesan....
by Admin | Mar 8, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Pasta with Caramelized Onions MAKES: 4 About 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour I found this recipe miraculous when I was introduced to it around 20 years ago, and I still love it. The onions are cooked slowly and carefully (see Caramelized Onions), until they become sweet...
by Admin | Mar 8, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Pasta with Butter and Parmesan MAKES: About 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes One of the recipes that demonstrates the value of water in pasta sauces: You can use as little as 1/2 stick of butter here and still make a credible sauce, as long as you thin it slightly with the...