Articles filed under Pasta
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Ripe tomatoes and Brie meld into this luscious, no-cook pasta sauceAug 26, 2025 5:46 am - This is an ideal summer pasta for when farmers markets are overflowing with peak-season tomatoes. Roasting garlic mellows out its bite but preserves its signature complexity, and creamy Brie adds body for a luxurious weeknight dinner that comes together in little time.
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Poolside pizza pasta salad a busy mom’s idea of summer entertainingAug 05, 2025 5:58 am - With loads of spicy pepperoni, plump sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this family-friendly pasta salad with cheese tortellini channels the spirit and flavors of pizza. It’s easily packable and perfect for an alfresco dinner with friends.
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A cherry tomato bounty calls for this quick, luscious pasta sauceJul 30, 2025 5:35 am - Three pounds of cherry tomatoes turn into a luscious, garlicky sauce in about the same time it takes to boil a pot of pasta. Bonus: Since the tomatoes go in the skillet whole, you barely even need a knife for this.
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Science vs. chef’s intuition: In search of the perfect cacio e pepeJul 16, 2025 5:24 am - Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish of spaghetti with cheese and black pepper. Traditional methods call only for pasta, pecorino Romano and black pepper (plus the pasta cooking water), but it can be difficult to get just right.
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Summer sides that steal the showJul 09, 2025 5:58 am - Summer is the season of laid-back gatherings and spontaneous backyard barbecues. This duo of crowd-pleasing recipes is perfect for any festive spread: a bold and tangy summer pasta salad loaded with salami and crisp veggies, and a crunchy chopped broccoli salad packed with sweet and savory bites.
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The latest signature dish in ‘The Bear’? Hamburger Helper with a twist.Jul 09, 2025 5:45 am - Gorgeous food has been a mainstay of “The Bear.” But in the FX show’s fourth season, released recently, the food itself is relegated to a bit player, except for one surprising dish that earned a supporting role in Episode 4: Hamburger Helper.
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Zucchini gets the spicy parm treatment in this skillet orzoJun 23, 2025 11:36 am - Zucchini gets the spicy parm treatment in this skillet orzo recipe with crushed tomatoes, Calabrian chiles and melted cheese. It strikes a balance of being both light and filling thanks to the combination of the summer squash and pasta. It’s great on its own, but you can feed more guests by serving it with garlic bread and a fresh salad.
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Feed your inner child with this one-pot sausage and fennel pastaJun 17, 2025 5:22 am - In this one-pot riff on ragu, quick-cooking sausage forms the base, supplemented by fennel, garlic, tomato paste and an optional umami-boosting bouillon cube. In the end, it feels like the fun cousin of Hamburger Helper.
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Miso pea pastina is a welcome way to eat your greensJun 10, 2025 5:24 am - In Italy, pastina (“little pasta”) is a brothy dish that’s also known as “penicillin soup,” thanks to its comforting, nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with soffritto (carrot, celery and onion), broth, tiny pasta and parmesan, this verdant version is a twist on the beloved classic.
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This pasta with cauliflower captures the best of California cuisineJun 03, 2025 5:44 am - This riff on a classic Sicilian dish uses sweet-tart golden raisins, briny green olives, lemon zest and butter to bring zippy flavors to roasted cauliflower and pasta. The formula works with many other vegetable combinations, too.