This fast and simple dish features penne, meaning “quills,” a reference to the tapered ends of the pasta shape that resemble a quill pen and hold sauce like the pen holds ink. We balance hot Calabrian ...
Just before my sauce was ready, I began cooking my pasta. I brought a large pot of water to a boil and added the penne and two tablespoons of salt. I cooked my pasta until it was al dente ...
No dice. At least I can have their delicious sauce whenever I want! On the Barefoot Contessa's website, there's a section called "Ask Ina," where Ina answers questions submitted by fans. In response ...
Who doesn’t love Italian food? A good plate of pasta, richly sauced and bursting with flavors, offering just that perfect bite—the little wonder, with its rich flavors, has made Italian cuisine the ...
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