Articles filed under Pasta
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Is it chili? Is it mac and cheese? This slow cooker recipe combines the best of bothFeb 10, 2026 5:00 am - This easy weeknight meal from Brittany Mullins’ cookbook “Mostly Veggies” starts with a bean- and vegetable-packed slow cooker chili. Once it gets closer to dinnertime, you’ll add in chickpea noodles and cheese for a surprisingly healthy twist on a family favorite.
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Add cabbage to your pasta sauce. You’ll thank me later.Jan 27, 2026 5:25 am - Cabbage adds bulk and nutrition to this pasta with Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes. Use store-bought, pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time. It’s a full meal on its own, but you could also serve it with a side salad and garlic bread to feed more people.
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Gnocchi with brown butter and fried sage is a 20-minute meal with flairJan 07, 2026 5:56 am - Hearty gnocchi, nutty brown butter and crisp sage leaves form a terrific trio in this recipe. Using store-bought potato gnocchi means this dish can come together in minutes. It’s served with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese for balance and extra flavor.
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Butternut squash a tasty swap in Lidia Bastianich’s take on pumpkin ravioliJan 06, 2026 5:15 am - Emmy Award-winning TV host, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is focusing on pasta in her latest cookbook, “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta: An Italian Cookbook,” written with her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Her recipe for pumpkin ravioli is perfect for this time of year.
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These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effortDec 09, 2025 5:25 am - These pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese offer familiar saucy, comfort-food appeal in a healthier way. The ricotta filling packs double the usual amount of spinach, and there’s just enough cheese to make the shells creamy and rich while keeping them light and fresh.
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How to make a no-recipe soup with whatever you have on handDec 03, 2025 5:59 am - Raid the pantry and fridge for your own quick, off-the-cuff soup that bursts with flavor and satisfaction.
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Yes, you can make scratch mac and cheese with only three ingredientsNov 12, 2025 5:04 am - The trick? The macaroni cooks in gently boiling milk, creating a base for the sauce without the hassle of traditional scratch mac and cheese methods.
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This pasta with sausage and greens flips the ratio for more nutritionNov 11, 2025 5:59 am - This recipe takes the classic combo of pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage in a more healthful direction, with a generous portion of broccoli rabe, a modest amount of chicken sausage and, for added protein and fiber, white beans. This weeknight-friendly dish is as hearty and boldly flavorful as it is nourishing.
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Comfort meets luxury in this earthy, easy truffle mac and cheeseOct 22, 2025 6:09 am - Grace Carnovale’s truffle mac and cheese hits all the nostalgic notes — tender noodles, velvety cheese sauce — but adds just enough of a gourmet flair to make it special. The secret lies in the sauce and a bit of technique.
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Sheet pan gnocchi with leeks is an all-in-one meal made simpleOct 21, 2025 4:22 am - Roast store-bought gnocchi with leeks, cherry tomatoes, white beans and Gouda for a sheet-pan dinner that’s ready in less than an hour. The leeks and tomatoes melt into a luscious sauce, while the Gouda, shaved on top of everything before it goes in the oven, turns into delicious cheese crisps.