Rigatoni with Artichokes, Garlic, and Olives

A simple-but-not-simpleminded, weeknight-friendly, company-worthy, subtle-but-not-insiped pasta concoction. Swoon.

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• 20 M
• 30 M
• 10

Pasta Soup with Potatoes and Pancetta

This good old-fashioned soup has a frugal heartiness once needed by laborers, a satiating subtleness now appreciated by foodies.

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• 38

Lemon and Thyme Risotto

A lilt of lemon and hints of thyme dance throughout this simple risotto, which our testers tout as the best they’ve ever tasted. But don’t just take our word for it…

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• 30 M
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• 18

Not-from-a-Box Macaroni and Cheese

Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.

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• 20 M
• 1 H
• 7

Simple Spaghetti

Think you’ve got nothing on hand for a no-stress supper? Think again.

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• 15 M
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Pasta Puttanesca

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.

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• 10

Mac and Cheese with Carrots

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

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• 20 M
• 1 H
• 19

Pastina Stars with Butter and Milk

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.

Pumpkin Lasagne

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.

Pumpkin Pasta Dough

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.

Old-School Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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

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• 4 H
• 19

Guinea Hen with Sweet Corn Fregula

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.

Giant Ravioli | Ravioloni Valle Scannese

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

Fresh Egg Pasta Dough

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’s (and Charlie’s) Favorite Lasagna

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

Macaroni and Cheese with Crunchy Crumb Topping

This classic mac n cheese melds Cheddar and butter and milk, oh my, before being baked to bubbling, crumb-topped, ridiculously indulgent goodness.

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• 25 M
• 1 H
• 19

Brown Butter Pasta

A tempting tangle of fettuccine, brown butter, and eggs that makes a few paltry pantry items seem perfection, whether for brunch, lunch, or a late, late supper.

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• 14

Semolina Gnocchi | Gnocchi di Semola

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.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 30

Polenta Layer Cake with Meat Sauce

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

Personal Pan Lasagna

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

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• 45 M
• 31