Pasta

A sneak peek recipe from the new Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking book. Bettina shares her stranguggi pasta recipe (similar to cavatelli), which she serves with a special white bean called cannellina bianca and stewed greens.

Meryl Feinstein of Pasta Social Club shares her vegetarian take on "pasta al fumo," a smoky-spicy pasta hailing from the Tuscan town of Cortona. Think: vodka sauce's smokin' hot cousin.

This lighter, veggie-forward take on bolognese comes together in about an hour and lends itself well to endless substitutions.

A dish inspired by dads, for dads. Thinly sliced fennel adds a touch of sweetness, while Italian sausage creates instant flavor in this ragù rigatoni.

Bursting with an array of spring flavors, these half-moon ravioli feature caramelized leeks, green peas, and fresh mint.

Little pasta stars embrace a creamy, smoked salmon and herb filling, served with butter-coated peas and rosy pink peppercorns in this Jewish-inspired pasta dish.

Fresh dill gives these mini farfalle a vibrant color and slightly sweet taste, all served in a lemony garlic butter sauce and creamy goat cheese spread.

Known as "fazzoletti" in Italy, handkerchief pasta is a lazy pasta maker's dream come true. Here, contributor Emilie serves the wide silky sheets with a bright lemon butter, caper, and dill sauce.

Learn how to add a groovy look to your pappardelle and lasagna with this step-by-step guide on marbled pasta dough.