pasta

Pasta e Fagiole

Serves 4

10 ounces dried cannellini beans
Pinch of baking soda
1 ham hock
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped

Classic Alfredo Sauce

Makes 5 cups

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups grated Parmesan
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Leeks and Peppers with Pasta

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 medium leek
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

Basic Polenta

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

9 cups water
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 cups cornmeal

Polenta with Asparagus

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

3-4 cups chopped asparagus
2 cups polenta grains
1 cup grated parmesan

Ricotta Gnocchi

Serves 4

1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Whole Wheat Pasta

Makes 1/2 pound

Ingredients:

1 cup semolina flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 large eggs

Basic Egg Pasta

Makes 1/2 pound

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup semolina flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs

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