It’s spring bear season in many parts of the world. I can think of no better recipe for bear than these pelmeni. No bear? Use any meat.
pasta recipes
Ricotta Gnudi with Ramps and Porcini
When I had Chef April Bloomfield’s ricotta gnudi in New York at the James Beard Awards, and I had to recreate them, only with my own twist: A sauce of ramps and fresh porcini I found in the High Sierra.
Morel Tortellini
When life gives you mushrooms, make tortellini out of them. I love these little packets of love, and making them with morels is especially lovely.
Spaghetti with Anchovies
A recipe for spaghetti with anchovies, a take on the classic pasta con le sarde from Sardinia and Sicily. Any small fish works, though.
Squash Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms
An Italian classic. Squash gnocchi tossed with butter and sage, and, in this case, with wild mushrooms.
Fresh Pea Gnocchi
This is about as springtime as it gets. Fresh garden peas, served with light-as-air gnocchi made with pea puree, tied together with a little butter and cheese. Just a lovely light supper.
Arugula Pesto with Pasta
When life gives you arugula — a wild version grows like a weed in my yard — you make arugula pesto. A peppery, bracing pesto that matches really well with homemade pasta.
The Ultimate Pasta Book Library
I’ve been making pasta, mostly at home, but sometimes in restaurants, for more than 25 years. Over that time I’ve read a great many books on making pasta, and some of the best are very recent. Here are the best – the ones you will want to own if you want to make pasta at home.