Articles filed under Pasta
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Crispy, sticky, and saucy: Plant-based comforts for fallOct 08, 2025 6:01 am - Fall is the season for cozy comfort food, but that doesn’t mean it has to be heavy. These three recipes highlight how plant-based ingredients can bring bold flavor and satisfying textures to the table.
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Instant ramen is a pantry superhero that can turbocharge your cookingOct 01, 2025 5:50 am - This upgrade to instant ramen is inspired by Mexican stewed beans and requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s “an excellent canvas for a wide range of garnishes, allowing you to take it in numerous directions based on whatever you have on hand,” writes Peter J. Kim in his “Instant Ramen Kitchen” cookbook.
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These globally inspired dishes are tasty ways to cut food wasteSep 30, 2025 6:01 am - Take a look at cuisines from around the world, and you’re guaranteed to find dishes with a particular superpower: They let you throw in whatever food you’ve got. These flexible recipes fight food waste and save money, one half-eaten onion at a time.
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Cod and orzo get a classic Italian treatment in this skillet mealSep 23, 2025 4:48 am - Mild cod is treated to some of the richness of pasta Amatriciana in this one-pan dinner. First, for an unforgettably flavorful crust, coat the fish fillets in grated pecorino Romano and pan-fry until the cheese turns golden brown. In the same skillet, simmer orzo with bacon, sweet onions, smoky paprika and cherry tomatoes.
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There are tasty, easy alternatives to ultra-processed foodsSep 10, 2025 5:09 am - My guess: You’re going to see a lot about ultra-processed foods during this year and possibly beyond. Yes, ultra-processed foods provide convenience. But a salad with fresh organic vegetables and a bottled organic dressing doesn’t take that long to make. And this Summertime Pasta Salad is packed with “real” ingredients.
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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.