I’m pinching myself that I’m currently abroad and exploring Italy (almost) top to bottom. Italian cuisine is my ultimate indulgence, and I’d probably pick pasta or pizza over any other food group if I were given the ultimatum. Since it’s not feasible to inhale carbs at that level every day while back home, I find subtle ways to incorporate Italian flavors and methods in my weeknight cooking. This collection of recipes celebrates just that!
My pasta recipes from the archives seem endless, but I selected just a handful of favorites that can carry you through the week with ease and, at first bite, transport you to Italy.
A single goat cheese (or ricotta) egg yolk raviolo with jammy golden tomatoes is such a treat and impresses guests with little effort.
Say hello to a low-carb, legitimately delicious dish for your next #MeatlessMonday spotlight!
This Crockpot creation is one of those low-effort meals that yields a restaurant-worthy result.
Enter the Memphis Farmers Market on an early Saturday morning, and the suspended wooden “handmade pasta” sign will inevitably catch your eye.
Get this: There’s no cream in this extra summery, most spectacular pasta dish. The enriching sauce is crafted from puréed fresh corn and sautéed scallions, along with sharp Parmesan for depth.
My husband Alex usually comes home with a pair of dirty boots and, on special occasion, a bottle of my favorite rosé or flowers; but this Monday, he surprisingly lugged in a bag of fresh okra and just-ripe heirloom tomatoes from a long-time customer. I seized the opportunity to reimagine my fillet of grouper that I had anticipated baking for dinner that evening.