Pasta, Rice & Potatoes

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, set large heatproof serving bowl on rack and heat to 200. Boil pasta w salt til al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 c pasta water. Meanwhile, combine 3 T garlic, salt and 3T oil in heavy bottomed nonstick 10′ skillet; cook over low, stirring constantly, until garlic foams and is…

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water. Drain. Meanwhile, bring bacon and 1/2 c water to simmer over med heat in 10″ skillet until water evaporates; then reduce heat until bacon is crisp. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 sec. Remove w slotted spoon to pepper toweling. Drain off all but 2T…

Heat 3 T oil in a deep 12″ skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté pancetta, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 min. Add garlic and sauté, stirring until golden about 30 seconds. Stir in clams, clam juice, wine and chilies and boil, covered, until clams open, about 4-5 min…

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 c cooking water. Heat 2T butter in skillet over high heat. Brown half the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, about 7 min; transfer to plate. Repeat w 2T butter and remaining mushrooms. Transfer to plate. Add shallots to skillet and cook until tender, about 5 min.…

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Use a paring knife to make an X at bottom of each tomato and remove woody core. Set a bowl of ice water next to stove. Once water boils, add tomatoes to pot and blanch 10 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Peel off skins…

Heat .5 T oil over moderate heat and sauté pine nuts w salt to taste, stirring frequently, about 2 min. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Mince garlic and chop parsley. Quarter tomatoes and coarsely crumble feta. In large bowl, whisk together garlic, parsley, vinegar, remaining T oil, s&p. Add tomatoes and cheese and toss…

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1.5 cups pasta water, then drain pasta. Add butter, miso, and 1.25 c pasta water and whisk over medium heat until miso breaks down and liquid is uniform, 1-2 min.Add the pasta and cheese and…

4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes or large red potatoes10 cloves garlic1 lemon2 cups whole milk3 sprigs thyme/rosemary2 tsp black peppercorns3/4 cup butter1 tbsp salt Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Roast until very tender, 60-65 minutes. If using large…

Cook macaroni in salted boiling water; drain. Melt .25 c butter and blend in flour. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste w salt and pepper. Alternate layers of pasta, nuts and shredded cheese in shallow 1.5 qt baking dish. Pour sauce over top. Arrange strips of cheese crosswise on casserole.…

Preheat oven to 400. Bring water to a rapid boil w kosher salt. Add pasta to water and stir. Boil 5-6 min total (pasta should be slightly undercooked) Drain off all water and toss pasta w black truffle oil. Reserve. In saucepan, melt 5 T butter. In small bowl, combine pecan pieces, Parmesan, bread crumbs,…