Portuguese Duck Risotto
Oct 11, 2010
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by David Leite
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains
A dreamy, creamy riff on the classic arroz de pato, this dish call in flavor favors from duck, cured ham, spicy sausage, and tangy oranges.
Creamy Stone Ground Cheese Grits
Oct 04, 2010
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by Emeril Lagasse
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian
A true Southern staple, this dish is full of creamy stone-ground grits and riddled with grated white Cheddar cheese. Pass the plate, please.
Gnocchetti with Pancetta, Chanterelles, and Mint
Sep 28, 2010
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by Ethan Stowell
Filed under in season | pasta and grains | pork and ham | testers choice | weeknight winners™
Filed under in season | pasta and grains | pork and ham | testers choice | weeknight winners™
Don’t you love a dish that can be tossed together at the last second yet tastes like someone’s Italian grandmother slaved over it for hours? Us, too.
Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes
Aug 23, 2010
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by The Editors of Phaidon Press
Filed under entrees | in season | leite's lite™ | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | the arsenal™ | vegan | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | in season | leite's lite™ | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | the arsenal™ | vegan | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Summer at its simplest, not to mention it’s most splendid, seeing as how five minutes of effort yields a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.
Lemon, Ricotta, and Pea Pasta
Jun 15, 2010
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by Donna Hay
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Lemon, ricotta cheese, peas, and pappardelle pasta. The name says it all. A simple dish that can be made in no time. It’s a real family-friendly dish. Honest.
Truffled Mac and Cheese
May 26, 2010
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by Rick Tramonto
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | sides | veggies | vegetarian
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | sides | veggies | vegetarian
Mac and cheese goes high falutin’ with a drizzle of chichi truffle oil and a few shavings of black truffle. Pricey, perhaps. But well worth it every once in a special while.
Homemade Pasta Dough
May 20, 2010
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by Maxine Clark
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian | weekend projects™
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian | weekend projects™
Pasta made by hand according to tradition is unspeakably more supple and gratifying than store-bought. It’s also way more vibrant.
Shrimp and Grits
May 08, 2010
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by Paula Deen
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | pasta and grains | readers raves
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | pasta and grains | readers raves
Creamy Southern stone-ground grits are filled with Cheddar cheese, plump sauteed shrimp, crisp bacon, garlic, and green onion. A must-eat for grits fans.
Orecchiette with Morel Mushrooms and Ramps
Apr 22, 2010
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by Louisa Shafia
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
This pasta, filled with earthy morel mushroom and ramps–wild leeks–is balanced by the richness of Grana Padano and mascarpone cheese. An easy weekday meal.
Celia’s Simply Irresistible Spaghetti
Apr 22, 2010
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by Aviva Goldfarb
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | testers choice
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | testers choice
Whether you’re five or fifty-five, sometimes nothing is more satiating than a plate of spaghetti with butter and cheese.
Fregola Salad with Fresh Citrus and Red Onion
Mar 24, 2010
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by Giada de Laurentiis
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | salads | testers choice | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | salads | testers choice | weeknight winners™
Fregola is a toasted semolina pasta with a nutty flavor that’s very popular in Sardinia. This salad includes orange, grapefruit, onion, and herbs.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Herbs
Mar 17, 2010
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by Darina Allen
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™
This dish, filled with wild garlic (a real flavor booster) and herbs, including basil mint, and parsley, adds up to a simple and elegant weeknight dinner.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Jan 22, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | featured multimedia | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice
An inspired meal in minutes, this harried weeknight spaghetti solution melds eggs, cheese, and pancetta into a creamy sauce that cloaks every last strand.
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Peas
Jan 14, 2010
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by Giada de Laurentiis
Filed under gluten-free | pasta and grains | sides | veggies | testers choice
Filed under gluten-free | pasta and grains | sides | veggies | testers choice
The secret to this intensely flavored mushroom risotto is not only are mushrooms part of the mix, but the risotto is cooked with mushroom-flavored broth.
Macaroni Gratin
Jan 09, 2010
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by Keith McNally
Filed under appetizers | pasta and grains | testers choice
Filed under appetizers | pasta and grains | testers choice
This gratin is flavored with sharp Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses and smoky bits of bacon. Use other pasta besides elbow macaroni for a different look.
Valtellina Pizzoccheri
Jan 04, 2010
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by The Editors of Phaidon Press
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | vegetarian
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | vegetarian
Pizzoccheri is a hearty flat buckwheat noodle found in the Lombardy region of Italy. The noodles are tossed in a butter sauce of cheese, onion, and sage.
Trenette with Langoustines
Jan 04, 2010
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by The Editors of Phaidon Press
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice
Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice
Trennette, a long, narrow, flat pasta noodle similar to pappardelle, is tossed in a simple sauce of spicy, garlicky oil. On top is a scattering of parsley.
Gnocchi
Dec 21, 2009
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by Marco Canora
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian
Filed under pasta and grains | the arsenal™ | vegetarian
These gnocchi, soft pillows of potato love, are light and packed with flavor. Serve the gnocchi with browned butter or a tomato sauce. Gnocchi freeze well.
Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Dec 08, 2009
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by Lisa Schroeder
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | weeknight winners™
Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | readers raves | testers choice | weeknight winners™
This macaroni and cheese dish is studded with bacon, and filled with sour cream and Cheddar cheese. This mac and cheese is what momma’s comfort food is all about.
Wild Mushroom Grits
Dec 07, 2009
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by Marcus Samuelsson
Filed under pasta and grains | sides | veggies | testers choice
Filed under pasta and grains | sides | veggies | testers choice
Grits get the royal treatment with the addition of wild mushrooms, cheese, and truffle oil. These grits, with its earthy flavors, make an ideal partner to meaty dishes or by itself for instant comfort food.
