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Pasta alla Gricia

Pasta alla Gricia

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, saving about 1 cup of cooking water.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place guanciale in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add pasta water, cooked spaghetti, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Mix well.
  3. 3 Distribute pasta amongst 4 bowls and serve with freshly ground black pepper and extra Pecorino Romano cheese.

By Allrecipes Member

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Roman Sheep Herder's Pasta)

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Roman Sheep Herder's Pasta)

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place grated Pecorino Romano cheese into a large glass bowl and mix with a fork to make sure the cheese contains no lumps.
  4. 4 Once the bucatini are al dente, lift them out with a spaghetti fork or tongs and put them directly into the bowl with the cheese. Do not allow the water to drain too much.
  5. 5 Add one ladle of pasta water to the bowl. Stir the bucatini around until a cream has formed.
  6. 6 Add more pasta water, little by little, until a thick cream has formed.
  7. 7 Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the pasta. Toss and serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Spaghetti alla Gricia

Spaghetti alla Gricia

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 While pasta cooks, immediately heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 ladle of pasta cooking water, stir, and cover pan. As pasta cooks, add another ladle of cooking water to the pan with the guanciale to create a sauce.
  3. 3 At about 10 minutes of pasta cooking time, reserve a cup of cooking water and drain pasta. Add spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale; toss, adding reserved cooking water if necessary. Turn off heat. Add 1/3 the Pecorino Romano cheese to the pasta and toss until creamy.
  4. 4 Divide pasta between 4 plates. Top each with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Avocado Carbonara for Two

Avocado Carbonara for Two

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook on until tender and the fat has rendered. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Ladle 1 cup pasta cooking water into a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Puree avocado in a bowl using a hand blender. Add 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, egg yolks, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well until sauce is creamy.
  5. 5 Use spaghetti tongs to add the pasta directly from the water to the pan with the pancetta, allowing a bit of pasta water to help thin the sauce. Toss the pasta in the skillet to coat the pasta with the pancetta. Add avocado sauce to the pasta, stirring constantly. Mix in reserved pasta water if necessary.
  6. 6 Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with the remaining cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Roasted Cauliflower with Pecorino and Mint

Roasted Cauliflower with Pecorino and Mint

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, whisking to ensure it doesn't burn, until light brown and nutty-smelling. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Toss cauliflower florets with the brown butter and salt until well combined. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and toss hot cauliflower with red onion, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mint. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with more salt to taste.

By Amy Heilmann

Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a 12-quart pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups of cooking water.
  2. 2 Return pasta and cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add 3 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese, butter, and pepper. Stir until cheese has melted and formed a creamy sauce, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  3. 3 Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

By HugeTaste

Bucatini alla Gricia

Bucatini alla Gricia

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of very lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet still pretty firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add guanciale and cook slowly until it has rendered all its fat and is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain bucatini and reserve cooking water.
  4. 4 Transfer bucatini to the skillet with the guanciale and finish cooking the pasta in the pan juices, adding a little pasta water at a time until pasta has the right consistency. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and season with black pepper. Serve immediately.

By Allrecipes Member

Savoy Cabbage Salad

Savoy Cabbage Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice savoy cabbage into bite-sized pieces and put into a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle pear pieces with lemon juice and toss to coat. Add to savoy cabbage. Sprinkle with walnuts and Pecorino Romano cheese. Season with pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and champagne vinegar. Toss salad and serve.

By Buckwheat Queen

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain spaghetti.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and pepper in hot oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti and Pecorino Romano cheese. Ladle in 1/2 cup reserved cooking water; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Stir in more cooking water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce coats spaghetti, about 1 minute more.

By Jennifer Torrey

Easy Cacio e Pepe

Easy Cacio e Pepe

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet still firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes; they will not be fully cooked. Drain, reserving about 2 cups of pasta cooking water. Set pasta aside.
  2. 2 Combine Pecorino Romano cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of pasta water and stir into a thick paste.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat; swirl to coat the bottom. Add cheese paste and a ladle of pasta water; whisk vigorously to combine. Keep whisking quickly and vigorously to make sure the cheese does not clump, about 30 seconds. Add cooked pasta and black pepper. Keep tossing skillet contents continuously until cheese has coated the pasta evenly and bucatini are cooked al dente, about 2 minutes. Add more water or cheese if the pasta sauce appears too thin or thick.
  4. 4 Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and more black pepper.

By Brian Genest

"Pantry Find" Pasta for Two

"Pantry Find" Pasta for Two

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet and saute shallot until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add olives, chopped tomatoes, and capers. Mix well and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Drain pasta, add to the skillet, and toss to coat. Mix in tuna in chunks. Top with Romano cheese and serve.

By Buckwheat Queen

Air Fryer Ravioli

Air Fryer Ravioli

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Beat egg and water together in a small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and Pecorino Romano cheese on a plate. Dip 1 ravioli into beaten egg mixture, then into bread crumb mixture, pressing to coat. Place breaded ravioli on a plate and repeat with remaining ravioli. Lightly spray ravioli with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Place as many ravioli in the air fryer basket as you can without overlapping them.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes; flip ravioli using tongs and cook for 4 minutes more. Remove from the air fryer and repeat with remaining ravioli. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Combine butter, parsley, Pecorino Romano cheese, and garlic in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Lightly coat 1 side of each bread slice with butter mixture; flip. Top 2 bread slices with provolone and mozzarella cheese; place remaining 2 bread slices, buttered-sides up on top.
  4. 4 Cook on one side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; cook on second side until cheese melted and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Cut sandwiches in half; serve.

By Kimberly Holland

Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Pesto Turkey Meatballs

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
  2. 2 Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  3. 3 Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add guanciale, cook and stir until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks and whole egg together in a bowl; whisk in ¾ cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. 4 Stir in guanciale. Add spaghetti; toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with extra cheese, salt, and pepper; serve.

By Andry008

Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until softened, 7 to 9 minutes, depending on size. Strain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Strain cooled sprouts and spread onto paper towels to dry. Pat the tops dry as well.
  4. 4 Transfer sprouts to a large baking sheet and smash with the bottom of a Mason jar. Pat dry with a paper towel to soak up any additional liquid. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper. Sprinkle pepper flakes over the top, then shake the tray a bit to distribute the oil and spices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently flip sprouts and sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese. Return to the oven and bake until sprouts are soft and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and place the baking sheet onto a wire cooling rack. Squeeze lemon over top, then transfer sprouts to a serving plate.

By Jonathan Charbz

Pesto Delicato di Camogli

Pesto Delicato di Camogli

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add pine nuts to a large mortar and pestle and crush until a past forms, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 of the basil leaves and begin to crush and grind the basil leaves until they have begun to release their oil and leaves begin to break apart. Add another 1/4 of the basil leaves and the salt. Crush and grind the added leaves and the salt. Continue this until all the basil leaves have been added and crushed; turning into a paste.
  2. 2 Add the Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses and mix with a wooden spoon. Once well combined, add the oil little-by-little until a creamy paste has been achieved.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fresh trofie pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Mix in pesto sauce, adding a bit more olive oil if needed.

By Buckwheat Queen

Instant Pot Polenta

Instant Pot Polenta

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water, polenta, and salt together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Porridge setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter and cream. Whisk until polenta is smooth and lump-free. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses and whisk until melted and well combined.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Cacio e Pepe Lasagna

Cacio e Pepe Lasagna

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease four 8-ounce ramekins with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix together drained noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl. Divide mixture among the ramekins. Top with 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown in spots and lasagna is heated through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and paprika, if desired.

By Sahara B

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add guanciale (see Cook's Note). Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, 1/2 of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4 Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring quickly, until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale.
  5. 5 Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper.

By ivan zeta

Bren's Italian Meatballs

Bren's Italian Meatballs

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Toss together bread crumbs, Romano cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; mix in beef gently with your hands until combined. Form mixture into meatballs about 1 1/4-inches in diameter; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn meatballs and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Bren

Individual Cacio e Pepe Lasagnas

Individual Cacio e Pepe Lasagnas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease four 8-ounce ramekins. Break 12 lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces; save any remaining noodles for another use.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix drained noodles, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 2 teaspoons pepper together in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Divide noodle mixture among the prepared ramekins. Top with remaining Pecorino cheese, olive oil, and pepper.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

By Peggy Oliver

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Pasta all'Amatriciana

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut guanciale into 1-inch by 1/8-inch strips.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add guanciale and cook until well browned and fully rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a bowl. Leave all fat in the pan.
  3. 3 Start pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until not quite done, about 10 minutes. You want it undercooked by at least 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  4. 4 At the same time, add wine to the guanciale fat in the saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and pepper; bring to a simmer.
  5. 5 Transfer the almost fully-cooked pasta into the sauce using a slotted spoon; it's okay if some water gets in the sauce. Add guanciale and stir to combine. Season with salt. Cook and stir until pasta absorbs the sauce and finishes cooking, and the sauce thickens up, about 3 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of the pasta water.
  6. 6 Turn off the heat and add some of the Pecorino cheese. Stir until melted, then repeat until all cheese has been added.
  7. 7 Ladle into 2 bowls and serve.

By John Mitzewich

End of Summer Soup

End of Summer Soup

Prep
35 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place butternut squash face-down in a baking dish; pour water into dish around squash.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 While butternut squash bakes, place yellow squash, sweet potato, nectarine, orange bell pepper, cucumber, and onion into a large pot with enough water to cover. Stir in salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove butternut squash from the oven. Let cool 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Scoop out the inner pulp of squash half; add to the simmering soup. Continue to let simmer to meld flavors for at least 15 minutes. Remove from heat; drain liquid.
  7. 7 Place cooked vegetables into a food processor and puree until smooth.
  8. 8 Transfer puree to a large saucepan over low heat. Stir chicken broth and yogurt into puree until well blended. Cover and let simmer until incorporated, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve.

By Jon Brumfield

Fresh Asparagus Patties

Fresh Asparagus Patties

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim woody ends from asparagus spears; cut in half if necessary to fit your pot.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and boil until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a bowl of very cold water; let soak until completely cool.
  3. 3 Drain asparagus well, then cut into very small pieces. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, and cayenne pepper. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in several batches, scoop some asparagus mixture into the hot skillet. Flatten mixture with a fork and cook until the bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more. Repeat to cook remaining patties.

By John Mitzewich

Risotto with Fresh Figs and Prosciutto

Risotto with Fresh Figs and Prosciutto

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable stock in a large pot and keep warm over low heat.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Add green onion; cook and stir until softened, about 1 minute. Pour in rice and stir until coated in butter and oil and starting to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat and pour in wine. Simmer until alcohol has evaporated and the wine is mostly absorbed. Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 ladle of boiling broth. Continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid and turned creamy. Once the liquid has been fully absorbed, add the next ladle. Repeat this process, stirring constantly until all liquid has been used or rice is tender yet firm to the bite (al dente). Stirring in the broth should take 12 to 15 minutes in all.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, chop 10 figs. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet and cook chopped figs until soft and coated in butter, 4 to 5 minutes. Crush figs gently with a wooden spoon while cooking. Stir in prosciutto. Add fig-prosciutto mixture to the risotto when there are about 5 minutes left to cook.
  4. 4 Remove risotto from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and grated Pecorino romano cheese. Let stand for a few minutes.
  5. 5 Divide risotto evenly onto 4 plates, garnishing each with a whole fig before serving.

By Alemarsi

Bakery-Style Pizza

Bakery-Style Pizza

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dough: Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Combine flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Pour in yeast mixture. Knead dough until smooth, about 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Grease a large bowl lightly with olive oil. Form dough into a tight ball and place in the prepared bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make sauce: Mix crushed tomatoes and pizza sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Grease a heavy-gauge rimmed 12x17-inch baking sheet generously with some olive oil.
  5. 5 Press dough into the prepared baking sheet. Prick dough all over with a fork. Arrange mozzarella cheese slices over dough; cover with 1 cup sauce. Sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese on top. Drizzle remaining olive oil over pizza. Let rise in a warm area until puffy, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake pizza on the center rack in the preheated oven until the edges are very dark brown, but the top is not burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

By CDM68

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sunflower oil in a deep fryer and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds.
  2. 2 Add some zucchini to the hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a single layer on paper towels to drain and repeat to cook remaining zucchini. Let zucchini cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Transfer cooled zucchini to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it's 2 minutes away from being tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 As you are cooking the spaghetti, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to release juices, soften, and break down, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a couple splashes of the pasta water to the zucchini, but don't overdo it. Break zucchini into small pieces with the edge of a spoon or spatula. Reduce heat to low and toss in basil and butter; stir until butter melts.
  6. 6 Grab spaghetti with tongs and transfer it right into the sauce; stir until coated. Mix in Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses. Add a final splash of pasta water and adjust salt if needed.
  7. 7 Serve with more grated cheese and fresh basil.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Chef John's Spaghetti alla Carbonara

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook guanciale with olive oil and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs, 3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  4. 4 Pour reserved pasta water and drained spaghetti into the bacon-pepper mixture; stir to combine.
  5. 5 Slowly pour egg mixture into the pasta mixture; cook, stirring constantly until the egg mixture forms a thick sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Stir remaining 3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese into the pasta mixture and serve.

By John Mitzewich