Forgive us the pun, but the pastabilities for making pasta are pretty much endless. Looking for a romantic dinner? Pasta always impresses. Want something extra comforting? Pasta always delivers. Need an easy weeknight dinner? Yep, you guessed it, we’re turning to pasta, and you should too. It satisfies our every craving, whether that be for a classic Italian dish or something new to the table; can be jazzed up for a multi-step dinner or made all in one pot. So what are you waiting for? Check out our favorite pasta recipes inside this special issue for ideas—we know what you’ll be having for dinner tonight.
So we’re having pasta tonight?
COOK PASTA LIKE A PRO • Everything you need to know for perfect noodles every time.
OLD-SCHOOL FAVES • Serious pasta nostalgics, take note: You’ll want these tried-and-true dishes in your back pocket. Best eaten on a red-checkered tablecloth.
DO AS THE ROMANS DO • Every true pasta lover has to master the four Roman classics. And to help, we got tips from a true Italian nonna.
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA
PASTA ALLA GRICIA
Homemade Pasta—No Machine Required • NEW JERSEY PASTA MAKER AND CHEF AJ SANKOFA WALKS US THROUGH HOW TO MAKE ONE OF HIS FAVORITE FUSS-FREE SHAPES: CAVATELLI.
HOMEMADE CAVATELLI
BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE LASAGNA
SIMPLE LAMB RAGÙ
PASTA MOUSSAKA
BASIL PESTO FUSILLI
ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE
CLASSIFIED COPYCATS • We cracked the code to your favorite restaurant dishes so you can re-create them at home.
THE SECRET GARDEN • We unlocked the gates to three of Olive Garden’s most beloved menu items.
The Most Exclusive Pasta in NYC • ORDERING THE SPICY VODKA NOODLES AT ONE NEW YORK INSTITUTION HAS BECOME A MAJOR SOCIAL POWER MOVE. TURNS OUT, MAKING IT AT HOME IS MUCH EASIER.
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI
PANERA BREAD MAC & CHEESE
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY SHRIMP SCAMPI
PANDA EXPRESS CHOW MEIN
MODERN CLASSICS • When our food editors get to play, the real magic happens. These pages are filled with their unexpected takes on familiar favorites.
A TIKTOK STAR IS BORN • The real story behind the Baked Feta Pasta craze.
LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN LINGUINE
RED CHILI RICOTTA FUSILLI
SPINACH & FETA STUFFED SHELLS
CREAMY STEAK FETTUCCINE
CHICKEN PARM PASTA
Homesick Spaghetti • CHEF, COOKBOOK AUTHOR, AND TV HOST MARCELA VALLADOLID MAKES THE PASTA THAT TASTES JUST LIKE HER CHILDHOOD.
SICHUAN PESTO NOODLES
PIZZA RIGATONI PIE
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA ALFREDO
It’s Gnudi Time • ITALIAN AMERICAN INSTAGRAM STAR DAN PELOSI—KNOWN TO HIS FOLLOWERS
LAZY NIGHTS • Sometimes, you honestly just can’t. On those days when dinner feels next to impossible, these easy ideas are here for you.
ONE-POT PASTAS • The ingredients in these dinners cook together in the same pan. It’s weeknight cooking without all the strain.
PANTRY PUTTANESCA
ANYTHING-GOES ORECCHIETTE
SHORTCUT MINI MEATBALL & PASTA SOUP
QUICK LEMON-RICOTTA BUCATINI
ONE-PAN RAVIOLI SHAKSHUKA
INSTANT RAMEN • Our team turned these quick-cooking noodles into three super-creative (and speedy!) dinners.
THAI DRUNKEN CARBONARA
NO-SIMMER MISO BOLOGNESE
EASY GARLICKY SPAGHETTI
4 FUN WAYS WITH GNOCCHI • We’re obsessed with the highly versatile potato dumplings for easy meals.
INCREDIBLE IMPASTAS • What these lack in carbs, they make up for in creativity. When you’re looking for something a little lighter, noodle impostors deliver.
ZUCC CAN DO IT! • Squash your skepticism and turn zucchini into something inspired.
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