* Pancetta is Italian unsmoked bacon cured in salt and is available at most Italian markets and some specialty food stores. FOR FILLING: Combine first 3 ingredients (30 oz. ricotta, 10 oz. spinach, prepared as instructed, and 1/2 cup Parmesan) in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add eggs and mix well. (Can be […]

Combine the chile, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes and run through a food mill to remove seeds and skins. Add the cream and vodka and simmer until the sauce is reduced. Cook the spaghettini in 4 quarts of boiling salted water until tender but still firm (al dente), being […]

Prepare acini de pepe according to package directions; drain. In small, heavy saucepan, beat eggs with wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple liquid, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. In large bowl, […]

Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until barely tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain thoroughly. Meanwhile, bring cream to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat. Add nutmeg and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Return tortellini to pot. Add warm cream, Parmesan, peas and prosciutto. Simmer over low heat […]

Bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. When it is hot, add the onions and 1 cup water; mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the water […]

Mix in saucepan: sugar, flour, salt, and 1 3/4 c. reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Beat eggs well. Add to boiling mixture, cook 1-2 minutes longer at reduced heat, stirring constantly. Cool completely. Mix cooled pineapple juice mixture and cooked pasta. Refrigerate 3-4 hours add marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple and cool whip. Mix well. […]

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, milk, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt. Add the pasta, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, zucchini and green onions, then toss to coat well. Garnish as desired and refrigerate to blend the flavors, at least 1 hour.

Put the flour on a flat surface and shape it into a mound. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, salt, olive oil, 2 tablespoons water, and the ground pepper. (Be sure when you grind the pepper that it isnt too large or it will tear the pasta.) Mix with a wooden […]

Pour 1/4 cup of the broth into a small bowl or cup, and stir in the cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining broth to a boil over moderate heat. Add the vegetables and simmer until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broth-cornstarch mixture, the yogurt, Parmesan, and herbs, […]

Prepare noodles using Basic Egg Pasta Dough (made with 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour) Melt butter in a large skillet. When butter foams, add cream. Simmer over medium heat about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and white pepper. Fill a very large saucepan two-thirds full with salted water. Bring water to a boil. […]