Just like the women for whom it’s named, this pasta puttanesca recipe is edgy, spicy, and more than a little sassy. It gets the job done in a hurry, too.

Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.

We’ve got stars in our eyes! And our bowls, and our spoons, thanks to pastina, a teensy star-shaped pasta that just may be the cutest supper in the solar system.

A lovely labor of love, this lasagna buries fresh pumpkin pasta beneath a classic quartet of cheeses–mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Parmigiano. Might wanna loosen your belt.

Spectacular handmade noodles that take their lovely color and subtle flavor from the sweet and vibrant flesh of pumpkin or whatever winter squash you fancy.

Jambalaya just doesn’t get any more authentic than this deeply flavored, deeply revered rendition that hails from Cajun country.

Dark-meat chicken lovers, have we got a recipe for you. Actually, we’ve got a new bird for you. It’s called guinea, and once you try it, there’s no going back.

And by “giant,” we mean ginormous. Whopping. Biggest ever. Cookbook author and intrepid pasta eater Domenica Marchetti divulges both recipe and reason.

Tastes just like what they slide in front of you at trattorias in Italy, with someone’s nonna in back rolling out sheets of fresh pasta, upper arms jiggling.

The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond divulges her simple recipe for lasagna in her new children’s book, Charlie the Ranch Dog. Woof!

A classic macaroni and cheese, the type that draws on Cheddar and butter and milk, oh my, before being baked to bubbling, indulgent, ridiculous goodness.

This tempting tangle of fettuccine, brown butter, and eggs makes paltry pantry items seem perfection. Indulge as the situation demands, whether at brunch, lunch, or a late-night supper.

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

In this inspired Italian creation, traditional lasagna noodles are supplanted by polenta. Trust us, you’ll feel no guilt nor regret over forsaking custom.

This loosely defined “lasagna” is a sly little thing, relying just on frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. How easy is that?

This basic polenta recipe is the perfect base for so many Italian dishes. Add cheese, top it with sauce or meat, cut it into squares and fry it. Shall we go on?

This swanky pasta dish, gilded with chunks of sweet, sweet lobster and hints of finely chopped chili, lends a little extravagance to everyday spaghetti.

Elegance was never achieved with such ease. Simply stack lasagna noodles with sauteed ‘shrooms and a luxurious cream sauce for a little everyday extravagance.

The best pumpkin recipes have been gathered together in this all-in-one autumn collection for holiday eating and giving.

Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich recipe takes its heat from andouille and cayenne, it’s creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.