Tomato Passata

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Tomato Sauce

If you are watching your carbs but are longing for spaghetti, this is the recipe you need, simple and delicious. Take care to not overbake the squash. It is done when a paring knife can be inserted with just a little resistance. When you are dressing the squash, treat it like spaghetti: toss it well, so every strand gets dressed, and do not forget the basil and the grated Grana Padano. In our family, we mainly ate squash roasted as a side dish or in a salad, or used it in the dough of fresh pasta, or as a stuffing for filled pastas. Spaghetti squash was something new for me, but it is a great alternative for anyone who is gluten-free.

Italian

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp, Nduja, and Tomato

No nduja? Just add an extra glug of olive oil along with some red pepper flakes.

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp, Nduja, and Tomato

This flavorful dish features squid ink linguine tossed with sautéed shrimp, spicy nduja, and a vibrant tomato sauce. For a simpler version, just add extra olive oil and red pepper flakes instead of the nduja.