Italian January 3, 2017 Cacio e Pepe Perfect in its minimalism, cacio e pepe, directly translated as cheese and pepper, is a real crowd-pleaser, great for a family meal or a dinner that doubles as lunch the next day.
Italian January 3, 2017 Orecchiette with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli and Grilled Chicken This dish is a riff on a delicious creation at one of my favorite Italian restaurants.
Italian January 3, 2017 Kale Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Cumin If you're just coming around to liking kale, as I am, this is a wonderful recipe to try — the healthy, bitter green is well balanced against the salty pancetta and creamy risotto rice.
Italian January 3, 2017 Rigatoni with Tuscan Kale, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, and Sausage I’m no nonna, but here are the things that I think really matter: Brown the sausage well, be nice to the mushrooms, don't overcook the pasta, and season as you go.
Italian January 3, 2017 Risotto Verde Many doctors say that it's important to get your fix of dark, leafy greens as much as possible.
Italian January 3, 2017 Tuscan-Style Kale Bean Stew Cannellini beans give this stew a creaminess and body that will make you forget all about the carbs.
Italian January 3, 2017 Bulgur Risotto with Swiss Chard Cooking grains in a risotto style may seem fairly unhealthy because the texture is so creamy and luxurious.
Italian January 3, 2017 Farro with Broccoli Rabe Pesto Coming from a Barese family, eating broccoli rabe is non-negiotable — it's a staple.
Italian January 3, 2017 Spelt Penne alla Vodka Even if you're like me and can barely suppress an eye roll at the mention of words like "healthy grains," I guarantee that you'll like spelt — and specifically spelt pasta.
Italian January 3, 2017 Spinach and Ricotta Farro Pasta Salad I can't lie — when I set out to make this recipe, I wasn't exactly sure what I was doing or how it would turn out.