Pasta Perfect
There’s nothing better than a bowl of al dente pasta, enrobed in a glossy sauce with lots of parmesan showered on top, is there? Everyone loves pasta— it’s a pantry staple that’s ready in minutes, can be made in a gazillion different ways— and very often with pantry and fridge staples. From classic Cacio e Pepe (my favorite!), to roasted vegetables or simply dressed with olive oil and chili flakes, pasta will always be…perfect. I’ve rounded up my favorite pasta recipes and my must-have pasta kitchen gadgets and equipment so you can up your pasta game. So use your noodle and get your al dente on, cause we are talkin’ pasta!
Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus
One press of a button and you have fresh pasta— that’s a far cry from the traditional hand crank pasta machines. It’ll mix, knead and extrude— all in ten minutes or less. There is nothing like fresh pasta— the cooktime is a few minutes and the result is always tender perfectly al dente pasta that you can’t get from the dry varieties. No fuss, no muss, all pasta!
COOK my favorite pasta dishes
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce
My go-to jarred pasta sauce— I always have one or two in my pantry. NYC’s famous Rao’s restaurant is a legendary boîte, and so is their marinara. This sauce can be simply heated up and tossed with your favorite pasta or jazzed up with additions like anchovies, capers, eggplant…whatever you like!