noodles and pasta
Recipes
Orecchiette With Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, & Caramelized Red Onion
This recipe is for the butternut squash lover. It was inspired by a pasta dish that I had at an Italian restaurant in Charlottesville called Tavola (which is outstanding if you are ever in the area)....
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
This is a very traditional dish from Italy's Puglia region, which is in the southern part of the country and the hot spot for culinary tours of Italy. The Puglians invented orecchiette, which means "little ears,"...
Daddy's Carbonara
I prepared this version for my daughter's slumber party, and everyone loved it (even the vegetarian). Quick to prepare and easy to have on hand. Modify quantities and proportions as you will. Note use of complete...
Smoked Tea Duck Noodles
I love all things ducky and smoky, and what I set out to do here was get that goodness without having to actually smoke anything. I used Lapsan Souchong tea and a dash of toasted sesame...
Meatballs Emilia Romagna with Pasta Sheets
Although I have never been, I have been fascinated with this region of Italy ever since I first tasted tagliatelle with a game ragu. I like the richness of the food and yet it never seems...
Pastitsio
An unusual take on a baked pasta casserole, sort of a Greek baked ziti. This can be made in one big family style casserole, or two smaller sizes. Take one to a friend and have one...
Lemony Pasta with Asparagus
I love lemony spaghetti as much as I love asparagus, so I thought I'd combine these two flavors in this dead-simple pasta. No blanching is necessary for the asparagus -- you just sauté it in olive...
Mascarpone Mushroom Marsala with Noodles
This is a creamy twist on mushroom marsala—a comforting classic with a new addition. —Catherine Lamb
Kimchi, Shrimp, and Soba Noodles Salad
We've been taught to use our pickle brine to marinade meat, so kimchi counts, too. Here, it works its magic on shrimp, puncturing it with flavor and then serving as the dressing for a noodle salad....
Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)
Once you finish your bowl, you can leave it outside your door, unwashed and all, and the delivery person will come back in a few hours to retrieve it.