Pasta/4 recipes

Fried wild game ravioli stuffed with duck, pheasant, leeks, praline, sour cherries, and demi-glace, finished with a Frangelico hazelnut butter. A restaurant-caliber game dish.

Authentic Italian potato gnocchi uses just three ingredients, hand-kneaded into soft pillows and rolled against fork tines for ridges. Tender pasta ready to sauce with brown butter, ragù, or pesto.

Roasted red pepper and chive dressing blends flame-charred peppers with red wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and fresh chives for a smoky, creamy dairy-free salad dressing.

Tex-Mex corn macaroni with green chilies, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and chili-oregano seasoning. A naturally gluten-free pasta dinner using corn pasta.

Green and white lasagne with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a creamy white sauce with olives and nutmeg. A meatless lasagna with no red sauce in sight.

Homemade spaghetti marinara with garlic-infused olive oil, simmered tomatoes, basil, oregano, and a kick of red pepper. A from-scratch Italian classic in about an hour.

Meatless spaghetti sauce with bulgur wheat stirred in for hearty texture, simmered with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Serve over pasta or spaghetti squash.

Homemade tomato basil pasta made with just three ingredients: durum semolina flour, dried basil, and tomato juice. A simple, oil-free fresh pasta dough.

Layered baked spaghetti casserole with tuna, ham, cheese, and sour cream in a creamy tomato sauce. Comfort food that bakes up bubbly and golden in about an hour.

Classic potato gnocchi made from riced potatoes, flour, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. Light, pillowy dumplings shaped with a fork and boiled until they float.

Summer tomato spaghetti with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A barely-cooked sauce that lets peak-season tomatoes do the talking.

Spaghetti aglio e olio is the classic Italian pantry pasta: spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, hot red pepper, and parsley. Five ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes.

Tender squid poached for 30 seconds in white wine, lemon, and garlic, then chilled in its marinade. A light, bright Mediterranean-style appetizer or cold pasta topping ready in minutes.

Lasagna roll-up filled with cottage cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and Parmesan, baked in a cream of tomato sauce with oregano. A fun twist on classic lasagna.

No-cook spaghetti with raw tomato sauce, fresh basil, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Served at room temperature, this Italian summer pasta is ready in 40 minutes.

Deviled eggs served over creamy poppy seed noodles with sour cream, Parmesan, and ripe olives. A retro microwave casserole that turns leftover deviled eggs into dinner.