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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Toasted Orzo, Capers & Feta

One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
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Toasted Orzo, Capers & Feta

The secret to this delicious lemon-garlic shrimp and orzo is deeply toasting the orzo in olive oil before adding the garlic, seasonings, and chicken broth. This simple step gives the pasta a beautiful golden-brown color and a wonderful nutty flavor. Everything comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes, and there’s no need to defrost the shrimp ahead of time.

As the orzo simmers in the seasoned broth, frozen shrimp are added directly to the skillet to cook gently alongside the pasta. Briny capers and fresh lemon juice complement the shrimp, while a finishing sprinkle of crumbled feta and Italian parsley brings everything together.

It’s a quick, satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dinner with very little preparation, just one pan, and plenty of flavor.

Shrimp with Toasted Orzo Recipe

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Rigatoni with Chorizo, Zucchini & Ricotta

Rigatoni with Mexican Chorizo
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Shaved Zucchini & Carrots & Chives
Ricotta & Pistachios

Rusty-red chorizo, green zucchini, and orange carrot give this rigatoni beautiful fall color. The Mexican chorizo brings a little heat, while the vegetables make the dish especially satisfying. Barilla Protein+ rigatoni adds an extra boost of protein to this hearty autumn pasta.

Finished with a scoop of creamy ricotta and a scattering of roasted pistachios, each bowl offers a pleasing mix of textures. The ricotta softens the spice of the chorizo, and the pistachios add a nutty crunch.

🍁 Autumn Pasta Recipe 🍁

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Edamame Pasta e Fagioli

Edamame Pasta e Fagioli
With Bacon and Carrots

This easy, satisfying soup takes a cue from pasta e fagioli, the Italian combination of pasta and beans. Here, the beans are edamame—young soybeans—which pair surprisingly well with smoky bacon, carrots, garlic, and rosemary in a rich savory chicken broth. Small elbow macaroni completes the pasta-and-bean combination, while a finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and red pepper flakes brings everything together.

I use the refrigerated, shelled edamame from Trader Joe’s. They come vacuum-packed, fully cooked, and ready to eat hot or cold, making them especially convenient for this soup. Since they only need to be heated through, they go in toward the end. Edamame are also a good source of protein and fiber, adding a nutritious boost to this simple soup.

Edamame Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

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Capellini al Pomodoro

🌿🍅 Capellini al Pomodoro 🍅🌿

Do we really need another pasta with tomato recipe? The answer is yes. Yes, we do.

Especially when it is peak tomato season.

There is no better time to enjoy tomatoes than right now, when they are at their sweetest, juiciest, and most flavorful. A simple bowl of Capellini al Pomodoro celebrates the beauty of fresh tomatoes with just a few ingredients—allowing the tomato itself to take center stage.

For this version, I use Campari tomatoes, which are ideal for this recipe. These petite tomatoes are known for their naturally sweet flavor, low acidity, and juicy texture. They are larger than cherry tomatoes but smaller than traditional slicing tomatoes, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. When gently cooked with garlic and olive oil, they soften into a silky, fresh tomato sauce while still maintaining some of their beautiful summer tomato character.

Sometimes the simplest pasta dishes are the ones we return to again and again. Fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, good olive oil, a little butter, and a shower of Parmigiano-Reggiano are all you need for a bowl of pasta that tastes like summer.

Capellini al Pomodoro Recipe

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Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms

Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms
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Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms is a savory, slow-simmered ragù with layers of flavor that develop over time. Unlike a typical spaghetti meat sauce, which is often brighter, redder, and more tomato-driven, this Bolognese lets meat and vegetables take center stage.

A generous amount of onion, carrot, celery, and cremini mushrooms slowly cooks down into the ragù, creating a deeper, more nuanced foundation and adding layers of savory flavor to the beef. The long, gentle simmer allows the ingredients to meld into a rich, satisfying sauce with subtle earthy notes from the mushrooms.

Equal parts milk and cream mellow the acidity and give the ragù a velvety texture that clings beautifully to spaghetti (or keto-friendly cauliflower, see recipe below).

Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms Recipe

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One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Shrimp 🍤 🍋 🧄 🍤 Toasted Orzo, Capers & Feta