Pasta

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

This recipe works well for barbecues or other casual get-togethers. You can grill the vegetables and boil the pasta beforehand, then assemble the dish once your proteins are on the grill. The versatility of this recipe means that it can change with the seasons. Although it’s best with summer vegetables, it can be made with asparagus, ramps, and scallions in the spring, or squash, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms in the fall and winter.

Italian

Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon

This bright, vegetarian pasta dish features lemon three ways: juice, zest, and preserved lemon peel.

Walnut and Pancetta Pansoti with Asparagus in Parmesan Broth

The plump ravioli called pansoti ("little bellies"), a Ligurian specialty, are often dressed with a walnut sauce. We strayed from tradition a bit and tucked the walnuts into the filling instead. Be sure to buy pancetta that's well marbled: If it's too lean, it won't render enough fat to flavor the filling. Also, brown the onions well — the caramelization lends a depth and richness that's essential to this dish.

Pasta with Anchovies and Tomatoes

A flavorful pasta dish featuring salty anchovies, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.

Multi-Grain Pasta with Butternut Squash, Ground Lamb, and Kasseri

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash, ground lamb, and the Greek cheese kasseri.

Multi-Grain Pasta with Butternut Squash, Ground Lamb, and Kasseri

Multi-Grain Pasta with Butternut Squash, Ground Lamb, and Kasseri