Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces short cut pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 16 ounces mild or spicy ground Italian sausage 3 clove garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed from the stems and sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms”

Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO5 ounces hot Soppressata or good-quality pepperoni, casing removed, grated with a box grater1 pound ground beefKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, very finely chopped1 bay leaf1 carrot, peeled and grated1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons tomato paste2 cup chicken stock, dividedOne 28 ounce can whole peeledContinue reading “Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce”

Spaghetti with Turkey Ragú

Ingredients: 16 oz. spaghetti1 large onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 lb. ground turkeyKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup chicken broth1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemaryFreshly chopped parsley, for garnishFreshly grated Parmesan, for garnish Directions: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to packageContinue reading “Spaghetti with Turkey Ragú”

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 10-20 cabbage leaves 1 lb ground beef 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 tsp paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley 1/4Continue reading “Cabbage Rolls”

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Kale Pesto

Ingredients: 2 medium spaghetti squasholive oilKosher salt and ground black pepper1 lb ground Italian sausage (medium or hot)1 medium yellow onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 jar Freak Flag Organics, Kale Pesto2 cups chopped kale1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese1/2 cup shredded fontina cheeseShredded (or grated) parmesan cheeseItalian parsley, chopped for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 400Continue reading “Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Kale Pesto”

Swiss Chard Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (I used fettuccine)1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil4-5 chard leaves, stems diced, leaves coarsely chopped½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 14 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsedShaved Parmesan cheese¼ cup pine nuts (optional)Kosher salt & fresh black pepper Directions: In a large potContinue reading “Swiss Chard Pasta”

Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 anchovy filets 1 Parmesan rind 2 large sprigs basil, plus 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more 8 oz. campanelle or other tube pasta 1Continue reading “Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta”

Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes, prepared as described below, or 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes, cut up, with their juice 5 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil and oregano) Kosher salt to taste Parmesan Rind Grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb capellini, cookedContinue reading “Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini”

Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 8 oz rotini 2 lbs vine ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, cut into eighths 5 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt Ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes Olive oil 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving 2 cups chicken (orContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce”

Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 Tbsp Montreal grill seasoning 1/2 lb rigatoni or other short pasta Kosher salt Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt, or to taste 1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbsp Zest of 1 lemon plus juice 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,Continue reading “Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad”