Spinach and ricotta pasta shells

Need a break from spaghetti? Try these epic spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta shells. 

Bucatini with Spicy Shrimp, Arugula, and Breadcrumbs

At its base, this dish is about the interplay between sweet, plump shrimp and spicy red pepper flakes. The latter is cooked with sliced garlic until it perfumes the oil, so that every bite has its slight spark.

Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells With Ricotta and Spinach

Italian-American stuffed shells, a classic baked pasta dish, are plump with a flavorful ricotta and spinach filling, coated in tomato sauce, and draped in melted mozzarella cheese. It's comfort food at its best.

Pasta With Vegan Chickpea Sauce

Turning a bean purée into a pasta sauce may sound strange, but just think of it as a variation on the classic Italian soup pasta e fagioli, just with a lot more pasta and only enough "soup" to coat the noodles. It's delicious, and it just happens to be vegan (though we won't snitch if you decide to add grated parm).

Pasta With Beans and Greens

Creamy beans and hearty greens are the perfect pairing for this pasta, which is easy enough to pull together on a weekend but tasty enough to serve at a dinner party.

Gemelli with Asparagus, Ricotta, Arugula, and Lemon Zest

Where's the water? Check out the science behind this cooking method here. Note: Use a high quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. Check the ingredients label—it should contain nothing but milk, salt, and an acid or starter enzyme. Avoid any...

Pasta with Eggplant, Portobella, and Tomatoes

I spent a good portion of the last month making eggplant parmesan for the Food Lab article on the subject. This left me with a few things: lots of canned tomatoes, plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano, a slew of eggplants, and a great microwave-then-cook technique for getting the most out of their texture. That's about all there is to say about this recipe, other than the fact that it takes about 20 minutes to throw together, and is really good to boot.

Pasta e Ceci (Pasta With Chickpeas)

Pasta with brothy chickpeas is Italian comfort food at its best.

Pasta with Clams and Anchovies

While my grandmother was busy frying fish on Christmas Eve, she'd put together this easy pasta dish. It uses canned clams, which I've come to expect from this dish. If you don't care for canned clams, omit them or steam...

Fusilli with chicken, olives, artichoke, red peppers and basil

If you're after something simple, quick and super tasty, then this is the pasta for you!